"Hawk Tuah" Hailey Welch's viral fame: Triumphs, struggles, and unexpected twists
Hailey Welch, also known as HAWK TUAH GIRL, gained massive fame after a viral video in which she said a famous phrase. This video dramatically changed her life, bringing both positive and negative consequences. In one of the videos posted on social media, Hailey talked about the changes in her life since then.
3:37 PM EDT, July 6, 2024
The answer to a straightforward question changed Hailey Welch's life by 180 degrees. The 21-year-old American revealed a way to make a guy go crazy in bed. "Oh, you gotta give him that 'hawk tuah' and spit on that thang," Hailey said. The internet literally went wild over her.
The video quickly gained popularity on social media, becoming a meme and sparking numerous speculations about HAWK TUAH GIRL. Internet users started developing various theories about her personal life, including her alleged job and family relationships. Hailey debunked all the rumors on Brianna LaPaglia's podcast, "Plan Bri."
How did Hailey Welch's life change after the famous HAWK TUAH?
Hailey Welch's life underwent dramatic changes after the viral video. Although gaining fame brought her many benefits, she also had to face new challenges. In a video posted online, she pointed out the biggest changes that have occurred in her life since she uttered the famous phrase.
The first significant change in Hailey's life was overcoming the fear of public performances. She sang in front of 80,000 people with Zach Bryan, and although she can't sing, "she did it anyway," admits Hailey. Breaking through her limitations became a huge step forward for her, enabling further personal and professional growth.
Another significant change was quitting her job. Hailey left the spring factory, which gave her more freedom in her daily life. "I don't have to eat Taco Bell all the time, but I'm gonna do it anyways," jokes Hailey, highlighting how much she now values independence and the ability to choose.
The increase in popularity forced Hailey to pay more attention to her appearance. "I have to get ready more than one time out of the week. I am not allowed to look like Adam Sandler anymore," laughs Hailey. This is a new dimension of everyday life imposed by her newly gained fame.
The dark side of fame: Paparazzi, rumors, and fake accounts
However, not everything is so rosy. Hailey mentions problems with paparazzi who camp outside her house. "I have to convince my paw paw not to shoot the paparazzi outside our house every day," she says humorously but with some irritation. The intrusive journalists have become a daily nuisance for her and her family.
Other problems that Hailey has to deal with are fake accounts and rumors circulating about her. Hailey firmly denies having an account on the fan platform. "Stop asking me for the link in bio to my OnlyFans, I don't have OnlyFans, there will never be an OnlyFans," she explains. Additionally, she struggles with numerous impersonations of her on the internet.
Hailey also expressed her dissatisfaction with the counterfeiting of her merch. "Any of you selling or purchasing merchandise online, it's not from me. It's not approved by me, and it's counterfeit, and I'm not making a damn dime off of any of it," she says firmly. However, she has a solution—she hired a manager and a lawyer to fight this practice and plans to launch an official store with authorized merch.
HAWK TUAH GIRL has become an example of how a viral moment can change a life. Despite the difficulties and challenges that fame brings, Hailey remains authentic and full of energy, ready to face new adventures.
