Double date night! BFFs Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson hit the red carpet at NYC Gala with their glamorous wives

By Heather Waugh For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:26 EST, 28 September 2015 | Updated: 21:10 EST, 29 September 2015

They enjoyed a Mediterranean vacation, along with their families, in July.

And it seems Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson's friendship extends beyond holidaying on luxurious yachts, as the pair hit the red carpet on Monday night at the American Theatre Wing's annual gala. 

The duo were joined by their lovely wives; LaTanya Richardson and Cookie Johnson, for the prestigious event held at The Plaza hotel.  

Firm friends: Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson enjoyed a night out at the American Theatre Wing's Gala in New York on Monday with their wives

Firm friends: Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson enjoyed a night out at the American Theatre Wing's Gala in New York on Monday with their wives

The Hollywood veteran, 66, wore a black tuxedo suit with matching collared shirt while his actress spouse sported a lace dress with pretty sheer shawl. 

Magic - real name Earvin - towered above his companions wearing a smart tux while Cookie, born Earlitha, looked chic in a pleated maxi skirt with black tank top.

During the night, legendary actor James Earl Jones, 84, was honoured and joined 2014's honouree Angela Lansbury to pose for pictures,  

Longtime loves: The 66-year-old actor was joined by his wife of 35 years, LaTanya Richardson, 65, who is a trustee of the American Theatre Wing

Longtime loves: The 66-year-old actor was joined by his wife of 35 years, LaTanya Richardson, 65, who is a trustee of the American Theatre Wing

Red carpet couple: The 56-year-old former athlete posed alongside his chic wife, Cookie, who wore a pretty pleated maxi skirt 

Red carpet couple: The 56-year-old former athlete posed alongside his chic wife, Cookie, who wore a pretty pleated maxi skirt 

Legends: The Pulp Fiction actor caught up with director George Lucas

Legends: The Pulp Fiction actor caught up with director George Lucas

VIPs: James Earl Jones - who was honoured at the event - posed alongside his wife Cecilia Hart and Dame Angela Lansbury who was honoured last year and is also a trustee

VIPs: James Earl Jones - who was honoured at the event - posed alongside his wife Cecilia Hart and Dame Angela Lansbury who was honoured last year and is also a trustee

Honourees: The acting vets were all smiles on the red carpet

Honourees: The acting vets were all smiles on the red carpet

LaTanya who married Samuel in 1980, is a trustee of American Theatre Wing boasting a lengthy acting career including a starring role in 2003's Fighting Temptations.

The mother-of-one talked about the families' blissful holiday this year in an interview for Newsday in August.

'We had our vacation - on a yacht, the Amadeus, with Magic Johnson for three weeks. It has to be the most beautiful yacht in the water. 

Handsome couple: The 84-year-old Great White Hope actor looked dapper in black while Cecilia, 67, glowed in a midnight blue gown

Handsome couple: The 84-year-old Great White Hope actor looked dapper in black while Cecilia, 67, glowed in a midnight blue gown

Gorgeous: Actress Patina Miller looked fabulous in a blue midi pencil dress with sheer blouse top while Wolf of Wall Street star Christine Ebersole opted for a little black dress with colourful shawl
Gorgeous: Actress Patina Miller looked fabulous in a blue midi pencil dress with sheer blouse top while Wolf of Wall Street star Christine Ebersole opted for a little black dress with colourful shawl

Gorgeous: Actress Patina Miller looked fabulous in a blue midi pencil dress with sheer blouse top while Wolf of Wall Street star Christine Ebersole opted for a little black dress with colourful shawl

Big entrance: Orange Is The New Black star Lea DeLaria walked the red carpet with Fashion Editor Chelsea Fairless

Big entrance: Orange Is The New Black star Lea DeLaria walked the red carpet with Fashion Editor Chelsea Fairless

'It's owned by [French tycoon] Bernard Arnault, a fan of Earvin's, so... he's been getting this boat now for seven years.' 

The two couples have been vacationing in Europe together every year since 2011. 

Samuel and LaTanya have one daughter, Zoe Dove, while former NBA star Magic shares three children with Cookie.

Taking it easy: The actor and former NBA star treated themselves to some gelato during their Mediterranean vacation in July

Taking it easy: The actor and former NBA star treated themselves to some gelato during their Mediterranean vacation in July

 

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