Friday, April 10, 2026 - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has responded to claims made by Bilaal Salaam, dismissing his allegations of emotional distress as unsubstantiated.
According to court documents, Pinkett Smith challenged
Salaam’s claims that he suffered severe emotional distress linked to his
fallout with her family. Salaam had alleged that the situation caused weight
gain, the loss of a romantic relationship, and forced him to temporarily leave
the country.
In her filing, Pinkett Smith argued that Salaam failed to
provide credible evidence to support his claims, noting that assertions alone
are insufficient in legal proceedings. She said proper proof, such as medical
records or third-party verification, would be required to establish severe
emotional distress.
Salaam is seeking $3 million in damages, claiming that
Pinkett Smith publicly disparaged him after he declined to assist Will Smith
during the fallout from his Oscars controversy. He also alleged that
individuals within the Smiths’ circle made threats against him after learning
about a memoir he was writing.
However, Pinkett Smith described the allegations as “false”
and “uncorroborated,” accusing Salaam of attempting to generate attention
through what she characterised as a campaign of harassment against her family.
She further stated that she never mentioned Salaam by name
in any public comments and has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit in its
entirety.
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