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}}'''Haliey Welch'''{{Efn|Often misspelled as "Hailey Welch"}} 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 and her catchphrase, "hawk tuah."
== Internet fame ==
On June 11, 2024, a [[Vox populi|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|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 American English|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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craighead |first=Olivia |date=2024-07-01 |title=What's the Deal With 'Hawk Tuah' Girl? |url=https://www.thecut.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-viral-tiktok-video-explained.html |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Cut |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Murphy |first=Chris |date=2024-07-03 |title=The Hawk Tuah Girl: Everything You Need (and Absolutely Don't Need) to Know |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/the-hawk-tuah-girl-everything-you-need-and-absolutely-dont-need-to-know |access-date=2024-07-05 |magazine=Vanity Fair |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Vargas |first=Ramon Antonio |date=2024-07-03 |title='Hawk tuah girl' leans into craze she ignited but looks forward to moving on |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/03/hawk-tuah-girl-podcast-interview |access-date=2024-07-05 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> 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'''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-28 |title=Who's the 'hawk tuah' girl Howard Stern calls 'every father's worst nightmare'? |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268290/who-hawk-tuah-girl-whos-taken-over-internet-viral-clip-has-spawned-merch-mention-howard-stern-and |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Conor |title='Hawk Tuah' Meme Explained: How Woman In Viral Interview Made A Reported $65,000 And Prompted TikTok Craze |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/06/28/hawk-tuah-meme-explained-how-woman-in-viral-interview-made-a-reported-65000-and-prompted-tiktok-craze/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Dickson |first=Ej |date=2024-06-26 |title=Hawk Tuah Girl Has Already Sold at Least $65,000 Worth of Merch |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/hawk-tuah-girl-merch-viral-video-1235047145/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Because of her newfound internet fame, she quit her job at a bed spring factory, in order to pursue other ventures in social media.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No, 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Didn't Get Fired from Her Job for Viral NSFW Video — She Quit! |url=https://people.com/hawk-tuah-girl-quit-her-job-after-her-viral-video-8672930 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> On July 2, 2024, Welch signed for representation with The Penthouse.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2024-07-02 |title="Hawk Tuah Girl" Hailey Welch Finds Representation |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hawk-tuah-girl-hailey-welch-1235937553/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarty |first=Andrew |date=2024-07-02 |title=The 'Hawk Tuah Girl' Has Officially Signed With Hollywood Agent |url=https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/hailey-welch-hawk-tuah-girl-agent |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Spun |language=en}}</ref> That same day, Welch started an official Instagram and TikTok account, amounting over 100,000 followers on Instagram in the span of one day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=Hawk tuah girl arrives on TikTok & Instagram as Haliey Welch makes new profiles |url=https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/hawk-tuah-girl-arrives-on-tiktok-instagram-as-haliey-welch-makes-new-profiles-2805638/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> The following day, July 3, she established her own company, 16 Minutes, whose name is a play on the phrase "[[15 minutes of fame]]."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Joe |title=Haliey 'Hawk Tuah' Welch Files Trademarks for Apparel and Comedy |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/haliey-hawk-tuah-welch-files-trademarks-for-apparel-and |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurt |first=Melonee |title=Hailey Welch aka the 'Hawk Tuah' girl learns firsthand what it means to go viral |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2024/07/03/hailey-welch-hawk-tuah-girl-interview/74270066007/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=The Tennessean |language=en-US}}</ref> Welch also filed for trademarks in apparel and entertainment for her catchphrase.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-03 |title='Hawk Tuah' Girl Hailey Welch Eyeing Comedy Career, Files Trademarks |url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/03/hawk-tuah-girl-hailey-welch-files-trademark-eyeing-comedy-career/ |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jamie |date=2024-07-03 |title=The Hawk Tuah Girl Is Trademarking Her Viral Phrase — and She's Got Big Plans |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/hawk-tuah-girl-trademarks-phrase |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}</ref>

== 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'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=2024-06-30 |title=Country Star Zach Bryan Brings Down The House With Hawk Tuah Girl Cameo |url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/country-star-zach-bryan-hawk-tuah-girl-cameo-1235998090/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=Zach Bryan Brought 'Hawk Tuah' Girl Onstage for Her Own Safety |url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/02/zach-bryan-brought-hawk-tuah-girl-on-stage-after-feared-safety/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref> A few days later, Welch joined [[Shaquille O'Neal]] during his DJ set in Nashville.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cowen |first=Trace William |title='Hawk Tuah' Star Haliey Welch Joins Shaq for DJ Set at Jon Bon Jovi's Nashville Bar |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/tracewilliamcowen/hawk-tuah-star-haliey-welch-shaq-nashville |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> After appearing on the PlanBri Uncut podcast, controversy arose after Welch claimed that she would not "hawk tuah" former president [[Donald Trump]], sparking discourse over her political affiliation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-02 |title=Will Hailey Welch'Hawk Tuah' Donald Trump? Even Elon Musk found her reaction hilarious |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hailey-welch-refuses-to-hawk-tuah-donald-trump-and-even-elon-musk-finds-it-hilarious-for-this-reason-/articleshow/111428678.cms |access-date=2024-07-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hawk Tuah girl's answer to Trump question sparks row between Republicans |url=https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/hawk-tuah-girl-donald-trump |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=www.indy100.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hookstead |first=David |date=2024-07-02 |title=Liberals Bizarrely Celebrate Hawk Tuah Girl/Trump Video, Get Savagely Roasted |url=https://www.outkick.com/culture/hawk-tuah-girl-donald-trump-video-reactions |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=OutKick |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-27 |title=Atlanta Braves Announcer Says 'Hawk Tuah' During Live Broadcast |url=https://www.tmz.com/2024/06/27/atlanta-braves-broadcaster-yells-hawk-tuah-during-game/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref>

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== References ==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 03:30, 6 July 2024

Haliey Welch
Other namesHawk Tuah Girl
OccupationInternet celebrity
Years active2024–present
Known forViral 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 and her catchphrase, "hawk tuah."

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][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] 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][14]

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'.[15][16] A few days later, Welch joined Shaquille O'Neal during his DJ set in Nashville.[17] After appearing on the PlanBri Uncut podcast, controversy arose after Welch claimed that she would not "hawk tuah" former president Donald Trump, sparking discourse over her political affiliation.[18][19][20] 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.[21]

Notes

  1. ^ Often misspelled as "Hailey Welch"

References

  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. ^ "Will Hailey Welch'Hawk Tuah' Donald Trump? Even Elon Musk found her reaction hilarious". The Times of India. 2024-07-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  19. ^ "Hawk Tuah girl's answer to Trump question sparks row between Republicans". www.indy100.com. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  20. ^ Hookstead, David (2024-07-02). "Liberals Bizarrely Celebrate Hawk Tuah Girl/Trump Video, Get Savagely Roasted". OutKick. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  21. ^ "Atlanta Braves Announcer Says 'Hawk Tuah' During Live Broadcast". TMZ. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-03.

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