Hollywood actor Will Smith is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in Los Angeles shortly before the New Year.
According to Fox News, the suit was brought by Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist and former America’s Got Talent finalist, who alleges that Smith groomed him during the actor’s 2025 music tour.
Court documents state that Joseph’s professional relationship with Smith began after a performance in December 2024 and later continued during Smith’s Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour. He claimed the relationship became increasingly personal, with Smith allegedly suggesting they shared a “special connection.”
Joseph further alleged that while on tour in Las Vegas, he noticed signs that someone had entered his hotel room without his consent. He said items left behind—including a handwritten note addressed to him, personal effects, and medical-related materials—left him distressed and fearful, prompting him to notify hotel security and authorities.
He claimed that instead of receiving support, he was later accused of fabricating the incident and was subsequently removed from the tour, with another violinist hired as his replacement.
In the lawsuit, Joseph is seeking damages for alleged grooming, emotional distress, loss of income, and reputational harm, citing negative effects on his mental health and career. As of the time of reporting, Will Smith’s representatives have not issued a public response to the allegations.
