Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Are ‘Really Mad’ Over $3M Complaint Alleging She Threatened Friend: ‘It’s a Lot of Crap’ (Exclusive Source)

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Upset Over Multimillion-Dollar Complaint Against Her

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly furious about a recent lawsuit filed against Jada Pinkett Smith, as per sources close to the celebrity couple. The lawsuit in question was filed by Bilaal Salaam, also known as Brother Bilaal, on Monday, December 1. In the lawsuit, Salaam claimed that the actress, aged 54, confronted him in September 2021 at the lobby of the Regency Calabasas Commons, where she allegedly made threats towards him. She reportedly warned Salaam that if he continued to disclose her personal information, he would face severe consequences. The lawsuit further alleges that Salaam was followed by Pinkett Smith to his car where the threats continued to be issued.

According to an entertainment insider speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith view the lawsuit as baseless and opportunistic, with the primary motive being financial gain at their expense. The insider described Salaam as someone seeking to exploit the couple for personal benefit. The source added that both Smith and Pinkett Smith are angered by what they perceive as a money-making scheme orchestrated by Salaam. The couple is said to be particularly dismayed by the breach of privacy and trust resulting from the lawsuit.

The lawsuit escalated following a viral interview Salaam conducted in 2023 on the platform Unwine With Tasha K. In the interview, Salaam made allegations about witnessing Will Smith engaged in a private act with another actor, Duane Martin. Pinkett Smith subsequently dismissed these allegations as baseless and nonsensical during an interview with The Breakfast Club. Salaam’s lawsuit, however, claims intentional infliction of emotional distress on the part of Pinkett Smith, citing her statements during a later interview where she implied Salaam was attempting to extort money from her and her husband.

Sources close to the high-profile couple revealed that Salaam’s actions have strained his once-close relationship with Will Smith. What was once a trusted bond allegedly turned sour when Salaam started divulging private details about the couple’s personal lives. The sources emphasised that, like many public figures, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith value their privacy and are disconcerted by any breaches in confidentiality, particularly when done in a controversial and sensationalist manner.

Pinkett Smith and Smith married in 1997. In 2023, Pinkett Smith made a public announcement indicating that the couple had been living separately for seven years. They share two children, son Jaden, aged 27, and daughter Willow, aged 25. Will Smith also has another son, Trey, aged 33, from his previous marriage to Sheree Zampino. The couple’s unconventional living arrangement has been a subject of public interest, with many speculating on the dynamics of their relationship.

Representatives for Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have not yet responded to requests for comments regarding the ongoing legal dispute. The lawsuit and its fallout continue to be a topic of discussion within entertainment circles, with fans and onlookers eager for updates on the situation. Despite the public scrutiny, the couple has remained resolute in their stance against what they perceive as a violation of their privacy and a targeted attack on their reputation. The unfolding saga sheds light on the challenges faced by celebrities in safeguarding their personal lives amidst pervasive public interest and potential threats of exploitation.