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Danièle Watts is an American actress. She had a role in Django Unchained. Her claim to fame was during the media attention surrounding an incident where an officer of law mistook her for a prostitute. It was later reported that she was having sex in broad daylight when the incident occured. Audio evidence released by the police shows that after the police took notice, they asked her for an ID to which she refused and claimed she was famous.

Biography

Career

She has acted on film and television. She appeared in Django Unchained and several other films, including short films.

On television, she has appeared on How I Met Your Mother, Greek, Cold Case, Detroit 1-8-7, Criminal Minds, Private Practice, 90210, Castle, Melissa & Joey, Weeds, and Partners.

Filmography

Feature films

• Something Like a Business (2010).
• Before Dawn Breaks (2011).
• Django Unchained (2012).
• The Bloody Indulgent (2014).

Short films

• Starter Home (2010).
• All Ages (2010).
• The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011).
• Biggz (2011).
• Dulce (2012).
• You Are What I Want (2012).
• Straight Down Low (2013).
• Room in LA (2013).
• ColorLines (2014).

References

1. "Django Unchained actress detained by Los Angeles police after being mistaken for a prostitute".
2. "Cops: After Car Sex She Pulls Race, Fame Card".
3. ^ imdb
4. ‘Django Unchained’ Actress Says She Was Accosted By Police After Mistaken for Prostitute, Variety, September 13, 2014
5. The New York Times: Danièle Watts

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