Photo:Cookie Johnson/Instagram
Cookie Johnson/Instagram
Every celebrity is on vacation right now … andhalf of them seem to be on vacationwithMagic Johnson. The basketball great (and newly mintedWashington Commanders co-owner) has been enjoying summer with his family and a slew of celebrity friends, includingSamuel L. JacksonandMichael Jordan. Check out the best of the crew’s sunny snaps!
01of 16Dinner DatesJohnson first started posting on July 5, kicking things off with a dinner at Michelangelo restaurant in Antibes, France, with wife Cookie, plus Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Greg and Linda Mathis and John and Vicki Palmer.“Our great friend Mamo always treats us to a good time and even better food,” he wrote.
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Dinner Dates
Johnson first started posting on July 5, kicking things off with a dinner at Michelangelo restaurant in Antibes, France, with wife Cookie, plus Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Greg and Linda Mathis and John and Vicki Palmer.
“Our great friend Mamo always treats us to a good time and even better food,” he wrote.
02of 16On a BoatHow’s that for a ride?! The group posed on their yacht,the “beautiful” Phoenix 2.
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On a Boat
How’s that for a ride?! The group posed on their yacht,the “beautiful” Phoenix 2.
03of 16American WayThe pals' 4th of July celebration included a festive dance party.
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American Way
The pals' 4th of July celebration included a festive dance party.
04of 16Fine DiningTalk about dinner with a view! With a picture-perfect coastline behind them, Johnson and his crew dined on veggie fried rice, chicken fried rice, turkey spring rolls, General Tso’s chicken, black pepper beef, grilled vegetables, sweet and sour prawns, king crab with ginger dressing, Asian slaw, Chinese chicken soup and lobster, Jackson shared. To finish it off: banana and peach gelato, all courtesy Chef Daisy (pictured).
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Fine Dining
Talk about dinner with a view! With a picture-perfect coastline behind them, Johnson and his crew dined on veggie fried rice, chicken fried rice, turkey spring rolls, General Tso’s chicken, black pepper beef, grilled vegetables, sweet and sour prawns, king crab with ginger dressing, Asian slaw, Chinese chicken soup and lobster, Jackson shared. To finish it off: banana and peach gelato, all courtesy Chef Daisy (pictured).
05of 16Italian JobNext stop: Portofino, “our favorite city,” Johnson shared.
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Italian Job
Next stop: Portofino, “our favorite city,” Johnson shared.
06of 16Something Fishy"We had an amazing lunch at Cala di Volpe Barbeque Restaurant in Hotel Cala di Volpe and the fresh sea bass was amazing," Johnson wrote. “Of course since we are in Italy, you know I had to have pizza and pasta for lunch as well, and look who I ran into. The great Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeff Lurie and the voice of the NFL Al Michaels!”
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Something Fishy
“We had an amazing lunch at Cala di Volpe Barbeque Restaurant in Hotel Cala di Volpe and the fresh sea bass was amazing,” Johnson wrote. “Of course since we are in Italy, you know I had to have pizza and pasta for lunch as well, and look who I ran into. The great Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeff Lurie and the voice of the NFL Al Michaels!”
07of 16Table Mates"Another day in paradise," Johnson captioned his July 10 post.
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Table Mates
“Another day in paradise,” Johnson captioned his July 10 post.
08of 16Growing GroupSome new faces joined the club on July 12: Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto.“Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy! AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live, Michael Jordan,” Johnson shared.
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Growing Group
Some new faces joined the club on July 12: Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto.
“Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy! AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live, Michael Jordan,” Johnson shared.
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People Person
“I met so many amazing young fans! I’m blown away because none of them were even born when I was playing basketball,” he wrote. “We were in the store today and they were all chanting ‘Magic, Magic.’ "
10of 16Chance MeetingAnother day, another celeb run-in, this time with legendary music exec Clive Davis.
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Chance Meeting
Another day, another celeb run-in, this time with legendary music exec Clive Davis.
11of 16When Life Gives You LemonsJohnson’s trip to Positano brought gorgeous views and “the biggest lemons I’ve ever seen in my life!”
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Johnson’s trip to Positano brought gorgeous views and “the biggest lemons I’ve ever seen in my life!”
12of 16Family TimeOn July 16,the Johnson family came aboard, including Magic and Cookie’s kids Andre, EJ and Elisa, their daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery.
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Family Time
On July 16,the Johnson family came aboard, including Magic and Cookie’s kids Andre, EJ and Elisa, their daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery.
13of 16Going RetroWho doesn’t love a theme night?! The Phoenix 2 staff threw a ’70s party for everyone on board, dubbing it the ‘Soul Boat.’ Check out Samuel L. Jackson’sfly style!
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Going Retro
Who doesn’t love a theme night?! The Phoenix 2 staff threw a ’70s party for everyone on board, dubbing it the ‘Soul Boat.’ Check out Samuel L. Jackson’sfly style!
14of 16Moment to ReflectAfter dining at Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, Johnson reflected on his good fortune.“It’s nothing like quality family time and Cookie and I are just thrilled that God blessed us with an amazing and awesome family,“he shared.
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Moment to Reflect
After dining at Quattro Passi in Nerano, Italy, Johnson reflected on his good fortune.“It’s nothing like quality family time and Cookie and I are just thrilled that God blessed us with an amazing and awesome family,“he shared.
15of 16Water WorksAfter taking a brief break to wrap up the Washington Commanders deal, Johnson was back on July 24, joining his family in Sicily. There, he shared this video of his grandson Avery — on a hoverboard!
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Water Works
After taking a brief break to wrap up the Washington Commanders deal, Johnson was back on July 24, joining his family in Sicily. There, he shared this video of his grandson Avery — on a hoverboard!
16of 16Special SpotThe family’s July 24 dinner was in an extra-cool place: the San Domenico Palace, Taormina a Four Seasons Hotel in Sicily, whereThe White Lotus 2was filmed.
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Special Spot
The family’s July 24 dinner was in an extra-cool place: the San Domenico Palace, Taormina a Four Seasons Hotel in Sicily, whereThe White Lotus 2was filmed.
source: people.com
