Saoaumaga Atisone Kenneth Seiuli (July 6, 1976 – April 22, 1998) known professionally as Shalimar, Atisone Seiuli, or Shalimar Seiuli was an American-Samoan transgender dancer and public figure who gained infamy when she was seen getting into the SUV of the actor Eddie Murphy.
On May 2, 1997, Seiuli, a known prostitute, was being watched by police getting into the SUV, unaware that Murphy was the driver.
Murphy was pulled over, questioned for 30 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.Overnight, the story made headlines, and was later parodied on an episode of Saturday Night Live.
The National Enquirer paid Seiuli's $15,000 bond for exclusive details on her ride with Murphy.