Stephanie Yellowhair facts for kids
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Stephanie Yellowhair
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| Born | December 13, 1976 |
| Died | March 30, 2018 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | Navajo |
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Notable work
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"Excuse My Beauty" |
Stephanie Yellowhair (December 13, 1976 – March 30, 2018) was a Navajo activist. She became well-known for inspiring the slogan "Excuse My Beauty." This phrase became popular after she appeared on a TV show in the early 2000s.
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About Stephanie Yellowhair
Stephanie Yellowhair was born in 1976. Her parents were Shirley and Skeet Yellowhair Sr. She was born in Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Early Life and Education
Stephanie was a member of the Táchiiʼnii and Zuni clans. She finished her studies at Window Rock High School. After high school, she went to Cosmetology Academy. There, she earned a degree.
Later Life and Legacy
Stephanie Yellowhair passed away on March 30, 2018. She was 41 years old. Her life and the phrase she inspired continue to be remembered.
Stephanie Yellowhair in Pop Culture
The famous phrase "Excuse My Beauty" has been used in many places. It has appeared several times on the TV show Rupaul's Drag Race.
Music and Television Tributes
In 2018, a singer named Latrice Royale released a song. The song was called “eXcuse the beauty.” Royale shared that the song was written to honor Stephanie Yellowhair. Yellowhair had recently passed away at that time. Stephanie's public appearance also inspired a scene. This scene was on the Comedy Central show Reno 911!.
