Jada Pinkett Smith has emerged victorious in a shocking lawsuit filed against her by Will Smith‘s former pal.
The actress got dragged to court last year when a man named Bilaal Salaam accused her of threats, harassment, and more. He sued her for $3 million in damages.
Jada Pinkett Smith denied all allegations of wrongdoing and pushed to have the claims against her dismissed.
According to new reports, Jada and Bilaal’s legal drama has ended in the actress’s favor. The latter was ordered by the court to cough up $32,836 in legal fees after Jada initially requested that Bilaal pay $49,181.
TMZ reported that the order for Bilaal to cover Jada’s attorney fees came after she successfully convinced the judge to dismiss some of Bilaal’s claims. When he sued Jada in 2025, he claimed he had suffered emotional distress due to her actions.
Bilaal implied he had no issues with Will, claiming the actor’s team had called him to help with damage control after the infamous Oscars slap incident. However, Jada and her associates became aggressive towards him when they discovered he was working on a memoir that would detail his experiences with the Smith family.
Inside The Accuser’s $3 Million Lawsuit
When Bilaal filed his allegations against Jada, he did so in November 2025, asking for $3 million in damages. The outlet reported that he described himself as a longtime friend of Will for almost 40 years, allegedly working together on several professional and personal projects.
Bilaal’s issues with Jada allegedly began in September 2021 at the private birthday gathering for Will’s 53rd birthday party in a Calabasas movie theater. He claimed he was approached by Jada and seven people from her entourage.
The plaintiff accused Jada of becoming “verbally aggressive,” warning that he would “end up missing or catch a bullet” if he kept telling people about her business. Bilaal even claimed Jada wanted him to sign an NDA or face dire consequences.
Bilaal Salaam Failed To Get A Restraining Order Against The Actress
Months before Bilaal was ordered to pay Jada’s legal fees, The Blast reported in February that he had lost his bid for a restraining order. Bilaal and Jada had faced off in court, each testifying, and the judge concluded that there was insufficient evidence for a permanent restraining order.
Bilaal had attempted to get the order banning Jada from coming within 100 yards of him or harassing him after painting a dire picture. He claimed his life was in danger and he had experienced extreme stress, anxiety, and humiliation because of the TV personality.
According to Bilaal, he even relocated from the country at one point because he feared Jada would make good on her threats to harm him. Bilaal doubled down on being the victim of emotional distress, claiming he suffered from sleeplessness, depression, and constant fear for his safety.
The Plaintiff Blamed His Weight Gain On The Entertainer
Bilaal’s accusations against Jada did not end after the restraining order loss, with The Blast sharing in April that he had filed new allegations against her. Bilaal argued that he gained significant weight because of the highly publicized case.
According to Bilaal’s claims, the publicity from the legal drama with Jada caused him emotional distress, which in turn led to him gaining weight. He even claimed that the pounds he added ultimately cost him a romantic relationship.
Bilaal reiterated that he had to temporarily leave US soil because he feared for his safety due to Jada’s alleged threats. However, Jada fired back with a strong rebuttal, stressing that Bilaal had failed to provide evidence connecting her to his alleged emotional distress and suffering.
The same month Bilaal blamed his weight gain on Jada, The Blast reported that the entertainer had faced backlash for her comments. The drama began when she addressed her controversial relationship with singer August Alsina during her complicated marriage to Will.
The “Gotham” star reflected on the fallout of addressing the relationship on her “Red Table Talk” show with Will, implying she had intentionally painted herself as the bad guy. “If I’ve got to look like the adulterous wife to make sure you’re good, I’mma do it,” Jada said.
Her words did not sit right with fans, who called her out on social media platforms like X. Many saw Jada’s words as an attempt to downplay her adultery, while others slammed her for trying to paint herself as the bigger person in the situation.
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