Biography
Earvin ‘EJ’ Johnson III (born June 4, 1992 (age 32), Beverly Hills, California, United States) is an American socialite and television personality.
While most people in many parts of the world have begun to accept the LGBTQ+ community, being black, queer, loud, and proud is still a difficult task.
However, EJ Johnson has all these qualities. He has lived his whole life in the spotlight and knows what it means to be famous.
Being the child of a celebrity is no easy feat. Most celebrity children are expected to live a certain way and maintain, if not surpass, their parents’ legacy.
However, EJ Johnson defies all expectations of sexuality and fashion.
American TV personality
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| Full name: | Earvin Johnson III |
| Stage name: | EJ Johnson |
| Born: | June 4, 1992 (age 32) |
| Place of birth: | Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Magic Johnson, Cookie Johnson |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.88 minutes |
| Siblings: | Andre Johnson and Elisa Johnson |
| Wife • Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| Job: | The Upper Class • TV Personality |
| Net worth: | 2 million US dollars |
Early life
EJ Johnson was born on June 4, 1992 in Beverly Hills, California. He has two siblings: an older brother named Andre Johnson and an older sister named Elisa Johnson.
In 1992, shortly after his father was diagnosed with HIV, his parents worried that their son had the disease.
But fortunately, both mother and child tested negative for this incurable disease.
EJ Johnson was raised in the Pentecostal Christian faith and was born in Beverly Hills, California.
EJ Johnson’s parents are Cookie Johnson, also known as Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly, and Magic Johnson.
Magic Johnson, father of EJ Johnson, is the former president of basketball operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA) based in Los Angeles.
He is also a former professional basketball player. EJ Johnson also has a younger sister, Elisa, and an older brother, Andre.
Personal Life: Is EJ Johnson Gay?
EJ Johnson is a proud gay man. He told his family he was gay when he was 17. He came out in 2013 after a TMZ report published photos of him shaking hands with a male friend.
His family supported his decision to come out.
EJ Johnson left the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where he grew up, after coming out because of the church’s beliefs on homosexuality.
EJ Johnson Weight Loss
EJ Johnson complained a lot about his weight during the first and second seasons of The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills.
He lives in Los Angeles and all of his friends are athletes. The actor revealed that he would be undergoing gastric bypass surgery in the season two finale of the reality show.
EJ Johnson had gastric bypass surgery in 2014 and lost 180 pounds! He is now focused on maintaining the weight loss and staying active. He is also 6 feet 11 inches tall.
Education
EJ Johnson studied hospitality at New York University, majoring in event planning and design.
Career & Movies
In 2014, EJ Johnson joined the cast of E!’s unscripted television series Rich Kids of Beverly Hills as a series regular in the first season. He has been a regular member of the cast for the next three seasons.
After four seasons, the show was canceled. EJ Johnson went on to star in his own side project reality show, EJNYC, one of the first reality shows to focus on young LGBTQ minorities.
EJ Johnson joined E! News in 2014 as a news anchor and reporter, covering New York Fashion Week and serving as an editorial assistant for Fashion Police. In 2014, he also appeared as a guest correspondent on Hello Ross. He was a guest star on Season 4 of Real Husbands of Hollywood.
EJ Johnson was featured in L/It Studio’s short story Got Better in 2016. EJ Johnson hosted a panel called Gender Revolution at BeautyCon in 2017.
EJ Johnson discussed his TV appearances and ambitions to pursue a fashion career in an ESPN interview with Kelley L. Carter.
Net worth
As of now, EJ Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. This includes her assets, money, and income.
His work as a TV presenter and celebrity is his main source of income.
EJ Johnson has amassed a large fortune from various sources of income, but he still wants to live a modest life.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: 712,000+ followers
- Facebook: over 127,000 followers
