EJ Johnson, son of legendary NBA player Magic Johnson, was in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week. Standing alongside stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Anja Rubik, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Elsa Hosk, and Zoe Kravitz, the 32-year-old inevitably attracted curious glances.
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At nearly 190 centimeters tall, it’s no surprise that EJ Johnson was one of the more noticeable guests. Given his striking figure and the fact that he wore shiny heeled boots, it’s clear he stood out in the crowd.
The reality star sported a rather eccentric look, opting for a black sheer dress with ruffles, underneath which his matching black underwear peeked through. He completed the outfit with a black leather jacket and eye-catching peach-toned makeup.
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In 2013, EJ Johnson revealed that he identifies as gay but stated that he doesn’t feel the need to change his gender identity. This has surprised many, considering he frequently appears in women’s clothing and enjoys high heels, designer handbags, and always has his makeup done, despite this contrasting with his towering physique.
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“I always say that if you feel like you’re not in the right body, then definitely go where you want to be, but I don’t feel like I’m in the wrong body. I feel like this is the body I’m meant to be in. I don’t feel the need to transition to the opposite sex. I’m almost 100 percent sure I won’t do it. I’m just very comfortable in my skin. I love my body,” he said a few years ago.
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EJ also mentioned that he loves fashion because it allows him to play with both his femininity and masculinity at the same time. “I can be masculine, I can be feminine. I can do whatever I want with fashion. If I want to dress in drag, I’ll do it. But I don’t want to do it all the time,” he emphasized.
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EJ Johnson is the second child of Magic Johnson, who also has a 43-year-old son, Andre, and a 29-year-old daughter, Elisa. Magic has fully embraced his son’s identity. “Be who you want to be, we will love you no matter what, and we will support you,” he told his son.