Hailey Welch (born in 2000, age 23) hails from Nashville, Tennessee. She rose to internet fame as the “Hawk Tuah” girl after an interview on Tim and Dee TV.
During the interview, when asked about a move in bed that drives men wild, Welch’s unexpected and candid response, “Oh, you have got to give it that ‘Hawk Tuah’ and spit on that thang, you get me?” captured the internet’s attention.
This bold statement quickly went viral, especially on TikTok, turning into a meme sensation. Since its posting on June 19, Welch’s phrase “hawk tuah” has inspired hundreds of memes, solidifying her place in internet culture.
Conor McGregor following the viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl
UFC star Conor McGregor might have identified the viral ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl Hailey Welch who has been gaining a lot of attention online recently.
After expressing interest in finding this individual through a tweet, McGregor followed an Instagram account belonging to ‘Haliey Welch.’
This Instagram account, now public and quickly rising in popularity with 46.9K followers, appears to be linked to the person of interest.
Welch’s bio indicates that she lives in Tennessee, and her rise to fame came from an interview conducted on the streets of Nashville.
McGregor initially posted a query on X.com (formerly Twitter) asking if the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl had been found, but the post was later deleted.
However, McGregor has shown acknowledgment by following Welch’s Instagram account, making her one of the 2,508 individuals he follows.
DeChambeau’s Shot Gets ‘Hawk Tuah’ at LIV Golf
The “Hawk Tuah” phenomenon even captured attention during Bryson DeChambeau’s second round at the LIV Golf event in Nashville.
The excitement began when a clip of DeChambeau’s 3-wood shot went viral after a fan shouted the now-famous phrase as he hit the ball toward the 10th hole.
Memes featuring “Hawk Tuah” have flooded social media since Welch popularized the phrase. One user shared a photo of two men in hockey jerseys with “Hawk Tuah” on their backs, captioned, “This city is ALIVE.”
Other memes include Welch’s face superimposed on the cover of Tony Hawk’s PlayStation game and an edited scene from The Lion King humorously titled “Hawk Tuah Matata.”
The internet’s fascination with “Hawk Tuah” extends to a fan who wrote, “Me liking every Hawk Tuah video and meme,” alongside a video of elderly people enthusiastically playing slot machines.
Another meme depicted a video game cartridge with Welch’s viral moment, captioned, “When your game wouldn’t start.”
The “Hawk Tuah” craze shows no signs of slowing down, as the internet continues to embrace and celebrate this viral sensation.
Welch Launches “Hawk Tuah” Merchandise Line with Fathead Threads
After gaining fame, Hailey Welch seized the opportunity by teaming up with Tennessee-based clothing brand Fathead Threads to launch her own merchandise line.
Announced on Facebook by Jason Poteete from Fathead Threads, Welch will earn a share of the profits from sales. The company shared photos of Welch signing two hat styles: one with a leather patch and another embroidered.
“Hawk Tuah” hats come at competitive prices: $32.70 for unsigned embroidered hats and $43.70 for signed ones. Hats with a leather patch cost $40 unsigned and $50 signed.
Chelsea Bradford, who starred with Welch in the viral video, enthusiastically promoted the merchandise on Facebook, highlighting Welch’s earnings from sales.
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Hailey Welch FAQs
Ques: Who is the viral ‘Hawk Tuah’s girl?
Ans: Haley Welch.
Ques: How old is Hailey Welch?
Ans: Welch is 23 years old.
Ques: Where is Haley Welch from?
Ans: Welch is from Nashville, Tennessee.