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Oscar-winning star Will Smith could be involved in a bitter lawsuit. His ex-boyfriend Bilal Salam is seeking the 57-year-old actor’s testimony against his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The legal story dates back to December 2025, when he filed a claim worth US$3 million.
Amid the ongoing tension in the case, the actor’s former friend is seeking to remove him.Here’s a closer look at the possibility of Will Smith being dragged into the legal proceedings between Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilal Salam.
Will Smith may be called in the case of Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilal Salam
Bilal Salam, nicknamed “Brother Bilal,” accused Jada Pinkett Smith of confronting him in the lobby of the Calabasas Commons Regency Council in September 2021 and threatening him, according to PEOPLE. The “Set It Off” actress has denied all of the allegations and has filed a SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion, seeking to have parts of the lawsuit dismissed.
In May, the 54-year-old actress obtained a court order requiring her to pay $33,000 in legal fees.New court documents show that Bilal Salam sent an email on July 7, 2026, requesting Will Smith’s presence at the deposition. However, Jada Pinkett Smith’s legal team confirmed that “there is nothing to meet and consult about,” as the actor is not part of the lawsuit. Furthermore, they asserted that Smith had not received a subpoena to testify.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s lawyers claim that Bilal Salam does not have sufficient evidence
Jada Pinkett Smith’s lawyer criticized Bilal Salam’s sudden responses and pointed out the lack of evidence. The legal team demanded that Will Smith’s former friend provide recorded communications with those believed to be involved in threatening him, along with medical records related to the distress he claimed to have been subjected to during 10 days. “The recordings relate to the phone calls themselves that were made [Salaam] Based on his claims, the medical records relate to the injuries that occurred [Salaam] “He seeks damages of no less than $3 million,” the new documents stated.The next hearing in the case of Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilal Salam is scheduled for August 19, 2026. The court denied his request for a trial.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by an external source. The details provided represent claims made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is still ongoing, and no final ruling has been reached. The publication does not claim that these allegations are true.
