AceShowbiz - Sheree Zampino, known for her appearance on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and as the ex-wife of Will Smith, has initiated a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages against Bilaal Salaam, a former friend of Will Smith. This legal action follows Salaam's statements during an interview on Tasha K's podcast, where he allegedly made disparaging remarks about Zampino's personal life.

According to court filings, Salaam accused Zampino of being involved romantically with numerous individuals in Hollywood and reportedly used derogatory terms multiple times while discussing her. Zampino claims these allegations are defamatory and have caused her significant humiliation, emotional distress, embarrassment, and mental anguish.

In addition to the monetary damages, Zampino is requesting that her legal expenses be covered as part of the lawsuit. The dispute between Salaam and Will Smith reportedly escalated following Salaam's interview, where he made explicit claims about the private life of Smith and his then-wife, which also led to allegations that Jada Pinkett Smith took legal action against him.

Zampino and Smith were married in the 1990s for three years before their separation. Her connection to the entertainment industry was further highlighted through her participation in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a friend of the cast. The lawsuit marks a significant development in the fallout between Zampino, Smith, and Salaam.

This article is based on reporting originally published by MediaTakeOut.