In a shocking revelation back in October, Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed that she and her husband, Will Smith, have been living separately since 2016, causing ripples throughout the entertainment world. This revelation suggested that they were already leading independent lives when Will Smith confronted Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after the host made a joke at Jada’s expense.
In her candid statement, Pinkett Smith also revealed that divorce isn’t in the cards for them despite their separation, as they share an enduring connection that binds them through thick and thin.
Since Jada’s confession, the internet has been abuzz with discussions about their tumultuous marriage. However, one particularly explosive rumor gained traction, alleging that Smith was involved romantically with his co-star, Duane Martin. Brother Bilaal, a former personal assistant to the star, claimed that Smith and Martin had an affair during Smith’s late ’90s and early ’00s.
Smith’s team swiftly dismissed Bilaal’s claims as “completely false,” Jada defended her husband in an interview, hinting at potential legal action against the accuser.
In a recent development, Brother Bilaal has reiterated his allegations regarding Will’s alleged affair with Martin, asserting that he possesses evidence to substantiate his claims. During an interview on “Unwine with Tasha K” last week, Smith’s former assistant suggested that the couple’s prompt response to his previous allegations indicates that “they know it’s true.”
He stated, “The reason Will responded and the reason Jada responded [is] because they know it’s true. They responded in less than nine hours… Because he knows what I saw in that dressing room, he knows other things that I saw.”
Furthermore, Bilaal declared, “Jada, listen, in two weeks, if you don’t sue me in two weeks if Tasha K has me, I’m back here and I’m dropping evidence. You said I extorted you; you said it was a money shakedown; you said a lot of things about me.”
Last month, Bilaal claimed during an interview with Tasha K that he witnessed an intimate encounter between the former “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-stars in Martin’s dressing room.
While Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have threatened legal action, Duane Martin has not publicly addressed the rumors. Martin and his ex-wife, Tisha Campbell Martin, went through a contentious divorce in 2020 following a two-year legal battle.
Despite their separation, Will and Jada remain devoted parents to their children. Recently, Jada shared heartwarming family photos on her Instagram account, capturing the couple’s cozy moments during Thanksgiving.