Will SmithandJada Pinkett Smithare once again denying claims of infidelity within their relationship.In a preview of an interview with Power 105.1’sThe Breakfast Clubshared on Wednesday, theRed Table Talkhost, 52, stated that she and her husband will take legal action against an alleged associate’s claims that Smith, 55, had a sexual relationship with fellow actorDuane Martin.While discussing her new memoirWorthy, radio hostCharlamagne tha Godbrought up the “No Soccer Mom” chapter where Pinkett Smith addresses rumors that have plagued her marriage, such as the couple — who have been married since 1997 — being swingers or gay.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/ShutterstockCharlamagne asked theGirls Tripactress how it feels to still have some of “those same rumors out about people you love like Will and Duane” in 2023.Breakfast Clubco-hostDJ Envyadded that the rumor regarding Smith and Martin “just came out.”“Let me just say this,” Pinkett Smith began. “It’s ridiculous, right? And it’s nonsense.”An individual named Brother Bilal made claims during a recent interview withUnwineWith Tasha Kon Wednesdaythat years ago, he walked in on Smith and Martin, 58, having sex.Duane Martin and Will Smith.Kevin Winter/Getty“And this is a person that tried a shakedown, a money shakedown that didn’t work,” Pinkett Smith said of Bilal.“We’re gonna take legal action,” she said. “Because it’s one thing to have your opinion about somebody, versus just making up salacious, malicious stories. So, that’s actionable. So we ‘gon roll with that.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.As theBreakfast Clubinterview continued, Pinkett Smith maintained that the allegations are “not true.”According to theMadagascaractress, Bilal had previously worked with Smith on a book and felt he was not properly paid for his efforts.“It’s based around this person’s idea that they, in some way, were doing business around Will’s book, and that they spent money, or what have you, and that they needed to be compensated. So he already tried to do this money shakedown,” she said.“Will was willing to give him a certain amount, and he didn’t take it. So, this whole situation is based on that.”Pinkett Smith said that she didn’t know the details about the alleged business deal between Smith and Bilal, but added, “Like I told you, we ‘bout to take legal action.”A rep for Smith told PEOPLE of Bilal’s claims, “This story is completely fabricated and the claim is unequivocally false.“A source close to the Smith family said, “They’ve dealt with — and ignored — innuendo and homophobic rumors for years. Will and Jada are united that this is just another person trying to use their fame for advancement. They will sue him.“The fullBreakfast Clubinterview with Pinkett Smith airs on Thursday.
Will SmithandJada Pinkett Smithare once again denying claims of infidelity within their relationship.
In a preview of an interview with Power 105.1’sThe Breakfast Clubshared on Wednesday, theRed Table Talkhost, 52, stated that she and her husband will take legal action against an alleged associate’s claims that Smith, 55, had a sexual relationship with fellow actorDuane Martin.
While discussing her new memoirWorthy, radio hostCharlamagne tha Godbrought up the “No Soccer Mom” chapter where Pinkett Smith addresses rumors that have plagued her marriage, such as the couple — who have been married since 1997 — being swingers or gay.
Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Charlamagne asked theGirls Tripactress how it feels to still have some of “those same rumors out about people you love like Will and Duane” in 2023.Breakfast Clubco-hostDJ Envyadded that the rumor regarding Smith and Martin “just came out.”
“Let me just say this,” Pinkett Smith began. “It’s ridiculous, right? And it’s nonsense.”
An individual named Brother Bilal made claims during a recent interview withUnwineWith Tasha Kon Wednesdaythat years ago, he walked in on Smith and Martin, 58, having sex.
Duane Martin and Will Smith.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
“And this is a person that tried a shakedown, a money shakedown that didn’t work,” Pinkett Smith said of Bilal.
“We’re gonna take legal action,” she said. “Because it’s one thing to have your opinion about somebody, versus just making up salacious, malicious stories. So, that’s actionable. So we ‘gon roll with that.”
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As theBreakfast Clubinterview continued, Pinkett Smith maintained that the allegations are “not true.”
According to theMadagascaractress, Bilal had previously worked with Smith on a book and felt he was not properly paid for his efforts.
“It’s based around this person’s idea that they, in some way, were doing business around Will’s book, and that they spent money, or what have you, and that they needed to be compensated. So he already tried to do this money shakedown,” she said.
“Will was willing to give him a certain amount, and he didn’t take it. So, this whole situation is based on that.”
Pinkett Smith said that she didn’t know the details about the alleged business deal between Smith and Bilal, but added, “Like I told you, we ‘bout to take legal action.”
A rep for Smith told PEOPLE of Bilal’s claims, “This story is completely fabricated and the claim is unequivocally false.”
A source close to the Smith family said, “They’ve dealt with — and ignored — innuendo and homophobic rumors for years. Will and Jada are united that this is just another person trying to use their fame for advancement. They will sue him.”
The fullBreakfast Clubinterview with Pinkett Smith airs on Thursday.
source: people.com
