Will Smith is forcefully pushing back against rumors of an affair with long-time friend and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star, Duane Martin. The denial comes in response to allegations made by Smith’s purported former assistant, Brother Bilaal, who claimed to have witnessed a compromising situation between Smith and Martin.
A spokesperson for the Oscar-winning actor addressed the claims, categorically stating, “This story is completely fabricated, and the claim is unequivocally false,” as reported by TMZ. The actor is reportedly considering legal action against Bilaal in the aftermath of the allegations.
Brother Bilaal recounted the incident in a now-viral interview, detailing an episode during the Hollywood “Hurry Up and Wait” game where he allegedly walked in on Smith and Martin in an intimate act in Martin’s dressing room.
Despite the denial, misconceptions about the nature of the relationship between Smith and Martin have occasionally arisen due to their enduring friendship, which traces back to their first meeting on the set of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1993. The duo also shared the screen in the film Six Degrees of Separation that same year.
Both Smith and Martin married their respective spouses, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tisha Campbell, following their initial meeting. The swirling rumors gained momentum, particularly after Campbell filed for divorce from Martin in 2020, adding complexity to the speculations surrounding the enduring friendship of the two Hollywood figures. As the controversy unfolds, Will Smith remains resolute in denying any truth to the allegations, and the situation raises questions about the impact of such rumors on long-standing friendships in the public eye.
