Haliey Welch

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Haliey Welch
Born2002 or 2003 (age 21–22)
Other namesHawk Tuah Girl
OccupationInternet celebrity
Years active2024–present
Known forViral interview and catchphrase
TikTok information
Followers1.1 million
Likes4.2 million
Instagram information
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Followers1.2 million
Last updated: July 10, 2024

Haliey Welch[a] (/ˈheɪli/; born 2002 or 2003), also known as the Hawk Tuah Girl, is an American Internet celebrity. She is best known for being interviewed during a viral TikTok video posted in 2024, becoming notable for emitting a catchphrase, "hawk tuah", being an apparent onomatopoeia for expectoration after oral sex.

Internet fame

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On June 11, 2024, a man on the street YouTube channel, Tim & Dee TV, released a video featuring an interview with Welch. During the video, she was asked a series of not-safe-for-work questions including, "What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?". Welch, in a heavy Southern accent, replied by proclaiming, "You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thang," referring to a spitting sound made during oral sex.[1][2][3] The original video went viral, earning millions of views across TikTok and Instagram, spawning remixes and remakes of the original audio, and earning Welch the nickname Hawk Tuah Girl.[4]

Wanting to capitalize on the viral video, she partnered with a local apparel brand to begin selling Hawk Tuah merchandise, selling over $65,000 worth of it within a couple of weeks.[5][6] Because of her newfound internet fame, she quit her job at a bed spring factory, in order to pursue other ventures in social media.[7] On July 2, 2024, Welch signed for representation with The Penthouse.[8][9] That same day, Welch started an official Instagram and TikTok account, amounting over 100,000 followers on Instagram in the span of one day.[10][unreliable source?] The following day, July 3, she established her own company, 16 Minutes, whose name is a play on the phrase "15 minutes of fame."[11][12] Welch also filed for trademarks in apparel and entertainment for her catchphrase.[13][unreliable source?][14][unreliable source?]

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On June 29, 2024, Welch joined Zach Bryan on stage during his concert in Nashville, Tennessee to perform Bryan's song 'Revival'.[15][16][unreliable source?] A few days later, Welch joined Shaquille O'Neal during his DJ set in Nashville.[17] During a game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals, Braves play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin used Welch's "hawk tuah" quip during a live broadcast.[18][unreliable source?]A banner with the phrase was also displayed at UEFA Euro 2024.[citation needed]

Notes

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  1. ^ Often misspelled as "Hailey Welch" or Haley Welch.

References

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  1. ^ Craighead, Olivia (2024-07-01). "What's the Deal With 'Hawk Tuah' Girl?". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  2. ^ Murphy, Chris (2024-07-03). "The Hawk Tuah Girl: Everything You Need (and Absolutely Don't Need) to Know". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  3. ^ Vargas, Ramon Antonio (2024-07-03). "'Hawk tuah girl' leans into craze she ignited but looks forward to moving on". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  4. ^ "Who's the 'hawk tuah' girl Howard Stern calls 'every father's worst nightmare'?". South China Morning Post. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  5. ^ Murray, Conor. "'Hawk Tuah' Meme Explained: How Woman In Viral Interview Made A Reported $65,000 And Prompted TikTok Craze". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  6. ^ Dickson, Ej (2024-06-26). "Hawk Tuah Girl Has Already Sold at Least $65,000 Worth of Merch". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  7. ^ "No, 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Didn't Get Fired from Her Job for Viral NSFW Video — She Quit!". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  8. ^ Vlessing, Etan (2024-07-02). ""Hawk Tuah Girl" Hailey Welch Finds Representation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  9. ^ McCarty, Andrew (2024-07-02). "The 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Has Officially Signed With Hollywood Agent". The Spun. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  10. ^ "Hawk tuah girl arrives on TikTok & Instagram as Haliey Welch makes new profiles". Dexerto. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  11. ^ Price, Joe. "Haliey 'Hawk Tuah' Welch Files Trademarks for Apparel and Comedy". Complex. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  12. ^ Hurt, Melonee. "Hailey Welch aka the 'Hawk Tuah' girl learns firsthand what it means to go viral". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  13. ^ "'Hawk Tuah' Girl Hailey Welch Eyeing Comedy Career, Files Trademarks". TMZ. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  14. ^ Lee, Jamie (2024-07-03). "The Hawk Tuah Girl Is Trademarking Her Viral Phrase — and She's Got Big Plans". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  15. ^ Haring, Bruce (2024-06-30). "Country Star Zach Bryan Brings Down The House With Hawk Tuah Girl Cameo". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  16. ^ "Zach Bryan Brought 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Onstage for Her Own Safety". TMZ. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  17. ^ Cowen, Trace William. "'Hawk Tuah' Star Haliey Welch Joins Shaq for DJ Set at Jon Bon Jovi's Nashville Bar". Complex. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  18. ^ "Atlanta Braves Announcer Says 'Hawk Tuah' During Live Broadcast". TMZ. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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