When a former friend turns up the heat with explosive allegations, sometimes the only response is a lawsuit. That’s exactly what Will Smith’s ex-wife Sheree Zampino is doing after Bilaal Salaam made some seriously inflammatory claims about her personal life during an appearance on Tasha K’s“Unwine with Tasha K”series.
According to the lawsuit filed in May, Salaam didn’t just make casual remarks—he went all in with what Zampino describes as outrageously offensive statements. A promotional clip from May 4 featured text claiming Salaam alleged that Zampino was“sleeping with everyone in [Hollywood]!!!”When the full interview aired, he apparently doubled down, calling her a“whore”multiple times and repeating the accusation that she was“screwing everybody in Hollywood.”Not exactly the kind of thing you can just let slide when your reputation is on the line.
What makes this situation particularly notable is context. Salaam is a former friend of Will’s who’s made a cottage industry out of making controversial public claims about the actor and those close to him over the years. He’s currently embroiled in his own court battle with Jada Pinkett Smith over alleged threats—so this guy isn’t exactly new to legal drama. But apparently his attention shifted toward Zampino, and she’s not having it.
Under California law, Zampino’s legal team is framing these statements as slander per se because they directly accuse her of promiscuous sexual conduct. Beyond the legal terminology, though, there’s real human impact here: she’s claiming the remarks caused humiliation, emotional distress, embarrassment, and mental anguish. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages exceeding $1 million, punitive damages, and legal costs. It’s a stark reminder that words—especially when broadcast across social media platforms—can carry serious consequences, both reputationally and legally.
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