Haliey Welch
Haliey Welch | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Hawk Tuah Girl |
| Occupation | Internet celebrity |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Known for | Viral interview and catchphrase |
Haliey Welch[a] 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.
Internet fame
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 saying, "You gotta give ’em that ‘hawk tuah’ and spit on that thang," referring to a sound made during oral sex.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3][4] Because of her newfound internet fame, she quit her job at a bed spring factory, in order to pursue other ventures in social media.[5] On July 2, 2024, Welch signed for representation with The Penthouse.[6][7] That same day, Welch started an official Instagram and TikTok account, amounting over 100,000 followers on Instagram in the span of one day.[8] The following day, July 3, she established her own company, 16 Minutes, whose name is a play on the phrase "15 minutes of fame."[9][10]
In popular culture
On June 29, 2024, Welch joined Zach Bryan on stage during his concert in Nashville, Tennessee to perform Bryan's song 'Revival'.[11][12] A few days later, Welch joined Shaquille O'Neal during his DJ set in Nashville.[13] 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.[14]
Notes
- ^ Often misspelled as "Hailey Welch"
References
- ^ Craighead, Olivia (2024-07-01). "What's the Deal With 'Hawk Tuah' Girl?". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dickson, Ej (2024-06-26). "Hawk Tuah Girl Has Already Sold at Least $65,000 Worth of Merch". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "No, 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Didn't Get Fired from Her Job for Viral NSFW Video — She Quit!". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2024-07-02). ""Hawk Tuah Girl" Hailey Welch Finds Representation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ McCarty, Andrew (2024-07-02). "The 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Has Officially Signed With Hollywood Agent". The Spun. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Hawk tuah girl arrives on TikTok & Instagram as Haliey Welch makes new profiles". Dexerto. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Price, Joe. "Haliey 'Hawk Tuah' Welch Files Trademarks for Apparel and Comedy". Complex. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Hurt, Melonee. "Hailey Welch aka the 'Hawk Tuah' girl learns firsthand what it means to go viral". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (2024-06-30). "Country Star Zach Bryan Brings Down The House With Hawk Tuah Girl Cameo". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Zach Bryan Brought 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Onstage for Her Own Safety". TMZ. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves Announcer Says 'Hawk Tuah' During Live Broadcast". TMZ. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-03.