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Shalimar Seiuli
American-Samoan dancer and public figure (–)
Shalimar Seiuli | |
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| Born | July 6, Mesepa, American Samoa |
| Died | April 22, () (aged&#;21) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other&#;names | Shalimar, Atisone Seiuli |
| Occupation | Dancer |
Shalimar Seiuli, (July 6, – April 22, ) known professionally as Shalimar or Atisone Seiuli, was an American Samoan transgenderdancer and public figure who gained infamy when she was seen getting into the car of the actor Eddie Murphy.
On May 2, , Seiuli, a sex worker, was being watched by police before getting into Murphy's SUV. Seiuli was unaware of who the driver was. Murphy was pulled over by police, questioned for thirty minutes, then released, while Seiuli was arrested for an outstanding warrant on prostitution charges.
Murphy claimed he was just being a "good Samaritan" by giving Seiuli a ride home.[1][2]
Overnight, the story made headlines, and was later parodied on an episode of Sat