Will Smiththe Academy Award-winning star, could be embroiled in bitter litigation. His former friend, Bilaal Salaam, sought the testimony of the 57-year-old actor against his own spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith. The legal saga began in December 2025, when he filed a USD 3 million claim. Amid the ongoing tension in the case, the actor’s former friend is seeking to have him fired.Here’s a closer look at Will Smith who is likely to be dragged into the legal proceedings between Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilaal Salaam.
Will Smith may be subpoenaed in the case of Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilaal Salaam
Bilaal Salaam, known as ‘Brother Bilaal,’ accused Jada Pinkett Smith of confronting her in the Regency Calabasas Commons lobby in September 2021 and threatening her, per PEOPLE. The ‘Set It Off’ actress denied all allegations and filed an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) Act motion, seeking dismissal of portions of the lawsuit. In May, the 54-year-old actress obtained a court order requiring her to pay USD 33,000 in legal fees.New court documents show that Bilaal Salaam sent an email on July 7, 2026, to seek Will Smith’s presence at the deposition. However, the legal team of Jada Pinkett Smith said that “there is nothing to meet and say,” because the actor is not part of the litigation. Additionally, they confirmed that Smith did not receive a subpoena for his testimony.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s lawyers say Bilaal Salaam has insufficient evidence
Jada Pinkett Smith’s attorney criticized Bilaal Salaam’s untimely answers and called his evidence insufficient. The legal team is demanding that Will Smith’s former friend hand over recorded communications to those he believes were involved in threatening him, along with medical records about the ordeal he famously claimed to have suffered for 10 days. “The recordings relate to the actual telephone calls where: [Salaam] based on his claims, and the medical records related to the injuries where [Salaam] is seeking at least $3 million in damages,” the new documents read.The next hearing for the case of Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilaal Salaam 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 a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and the final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.