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Let me tell you about Hay Welch — she’s the viral sensation who skyrocketed to fame as the now-infamous ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl. It all started when Hay Welch was out on the town with her friend Chelsea Bradford, just having a regular night, when they were approached by Tim & Dee TV for a street interview. Little did anyone know, that moment would go down in internet history. During the interview, Hay Welch made that now-iconic vulgar comment that had everyone talking — and sharing. The clip spread like wildfire, racking up millions of views within just a few days.
From there, things moved fast. Hay Welch quickly became a social media powerhouse, amassing over 2.6 million followers on her Instagram account, hay_welch. Her bold personality and unapologetic humor resonated with fans around the world. Not one to rest on her viral moment, Hay Welch took her momentum and ran with it — launching her own podcast called Talk Tuah, where she dives into everything from pop culture to personal stories, all in her signature candid style.
Before all the fame and spotlight, Hay Welch was living a much quieter life. At the time of her viral interview, she was working at a spring factory, just grinding away like so many others. She’s originally from Belfast, Tennessee, and though there were rumors floating around that her dad was a preacher, Hay Welch herself has cleared the air — confirming that’s actually not true.
Still, through it all, Hay Welch has stayed authentic. Whether she’s posting on Instagram, recording episodes of Talk Tuah, or just being herself, Hay Welch continues to captivate audiences — proving that sometimes, one moment can change everything.
She teamed up with the popular apparel brand Fathead Threads to launch an official line of ‘Hawk Tuah’ hats—giving fans a chance to own a piece of the viral moment. And honestly, it’s been non-stop since then. She ended up catching major media attention, which led to a sit-down interview with Rolling Stone, where she shared her story. In June 2024, things really took off when she made a surprise appearance on stage at a Zach Bryan concert—talk about a full-circle moment. That same month, she brought her energy to the Plan Bri Uncut podcast, where she opened up in a candid and entertaining way. When she’s not making headlines, she’s connecting with fans online, especially on Snapchat, where her account halieywelch178 has grown to over 500,000 followers. She’s definitely making the most of her spotlight, and her journey continues to gain momentum.
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