Duane Martin and Will Smith: Inside a relationship shattered after Brother Bilaal's revelations
Sarah Richards
Updated on March 27, 2026
Will Smith and Duane Martin's convoluted tale
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In an unexpected turn of events, Brother Bilaal, a former friend and helper of Will Smith, has revealed details about a supposed intimate meeting between the Hollywood star and actor Duane Martin. The entertainment industry has been rocked by the disclosure, which has prompted a closer examination of these stars' private lives. The shocking revelations follow Bilaal's announcement of a "breaking the silence tour" to promote his book, 'Will Smith Demonic Circle'.
Brother Bilaal says he found Will Smith and Duane Martin in compromising position
In a recent interview, Bilaal stated that he found Will Smith and his old friend Duane Martin in a precarious situation. Bilaal spoke about how he happened to walk in on Will Smith as he was allegedly having sex with Duane Martin. The specifics Bilaal provided in the interview suggest a scandalous meeting, which fueled speculation and cast doubt on the rapport between Will Smith and Duane Martin.
Duane Martin's Hollywood career
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With a career beyond Hollywood, Duane Martin has established himself as a true maverick. Aside from his acting career, he is well-respected as a writer and producer and has impeccable comedic timing, per his IMDb profile.
Duane Martin is a divorced dad of two
Duane Martin was married to former 'Martin' and 'My Wife and Kids' star Tisha Campbell. After over two decades of marriage, Campbell declared her divorce from Martin in 2018. The divorce decree obtained by People stated that the ex-couple has two boys, Xen Whaheed (22) and Ezekiel Czar (14), and they have joint physical custody of their younger child.
Will Smith and Duane Martin's long-lasting friendship
The enduring friendship between Will Smith and Duane Martin lies at the core of the present controversy. The two formed a deep bond when they co-starred in the episode 'It Is Better To Have Loved and Lost It…' of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'. While new allegations by Brother Bilaal have added fuel to the fire, the couple's staunch denial of any romantic involvement hasn't done anything to stop the speculations.
Years of unrelenting rumors
Initial reports regarding Will Smith and Duane Martin appeared in 1993, when they appeared together in the movie 'Six Degrees of Separation', where Will portrayed a gay con artist. Smith and Martin became close while working on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' at around the same time. Their acquaintance gave rise to speculation of a potential covert romantic involvement, albeit it's unclear where these reports originated.
Rumors regarding Will Smith's sexuality
The question of Will Smith's sexual preference has long been the subject of gossip, with 'Will Smith gay' being a popular search term. Although Smith appeared to be happy in his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, rumors concerning Smith's personal life are still a hot topic in the media. The conjecture has been heightened by the recent mention of Duane Martin in relation to these rumors.
Allegations reappeared after Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell filed for divorce
The rumors were dormant for several years after Martin wed Tisha Campbell and Smith married Jada Pinkett Smith. The accusations surfaced once more in 2020, not long after Martin and Campbell filed for divorce. At the time, Campbell posted on Instagram, "Don’t have to say a word... God reveals ALL Can’t put a spin on that!" Many took the cryptic caption to mean that Smith and her husband were allegedly in a love relationship.
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