Haliey Welch | |
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Born | 2002 or 2003 (age 21–22) |
Other names | Hawk Tuah Girl |
Occupation | Internet celebrity |
Years active | 2024–present |
Known for | Onomatopoeia catchphrase during interview |
TikTok information | |
Followers | 1.4 million |
Likes | 7.8 million |
Instagram information | |
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Followers | 1.7 million |
Last updated: July 18, 2024 |
The Hawk Tuah Girl was the subject of a viral TikTok video posted in 2024, in which during an interview Haliey Welch [a] ( /ˈheɪli/; born 2002 or 2003) gained notability for a catchphrase, "hawk tuah", an apparent onomatopoeia for expectoration during oral sex.
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] The same day, Welch launched Instagram and TikTok accounts, amassing 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?]
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]