Jada Pinkett Smith is seeking a mental evaluation of Bilaal Salaam as their ongoing legal dispute continues. Salaam, a former longtime friend of Will Smith, is suing Pinkett Smith for $3 million and alleges that threats and intimidation connected to her caused him severe emotional distress.
According to court documents reported by TMZ, Pinkett Smith’s attorneys want Salaam to undergo a psychiatric examination lasting approximately five to six hours. They argue that his mental condition has become central to his lawsuit and that an examination is therefore necessary to evaluate his claims.
Why Jada Pinkett Smith Wants the Examination
Salaam’s lawsuit alleges that Pinkett Smith’s conduct left him experiencing significant emotional and physical consequences. His claims include living abroad because of fear, losing a long-term relationship and developing health problems that he attributes to prolonged stress.
Pinkett Smith’s legal team argues that because Salaam is seeking damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, his mental health is directly relevant to the case. The proposed examination would be conducted by psychiatrist Dr. Christopher R. Thompson, according to court documents reported by MyNewsLA.
The dispute stems from allegations surrounding a 2021 confrontation and later events involving Salaam and people connected to the Smiths. Pinkett Smith has denied the allegations.
Salaam originally filed the $3 million lawsuit in November 2025. His complaint alleged that Pinkett Smith threatened him and that subsequent actions by people associated with the Smiths contributed to the emotional harm he says he suffered.
The case has already been narrowed following a judge’s partial ruling on Pinkett Smith’s anti-SLAPP motion. Court records show that Salaam later sought permission to amend his complaint, but that request was denied in August 2026.
The latest request for a mental evaluation adds another development to the legal dispute, with the court now expected to consider whether Salaam must submit to the examination.
