Kaylah Walton
Referred to as the “Hawk Tuah girl,” Haliey Welch gained sudden internet fame for a provocative ‘sex tip’ involving spitting. However, she has chosen to step away from the limelight due to the overwhelming attention.
Welch, often mistakenly spelled as ‘Hailey,’ has retreated to her peaceful hometown in Tennessee, where she resides with her family to seek refuge from the intense media scrutiny.
Despite the widespread attention, Welch intends to leverage her newfound popularity by collaborating with a local hat maker to produce caps featuring her catchphrase, “Hawk Tuah ’24, Spit on That Thang.”
These caps are priced at $32.70, with autographed versions available for $43.70, all done discreetly whereby the hats are taken to Welch at a neutral location for signing.
Rising to fame
Welch gained worldwide recognition after her bold street interview for Tim & Dee TV in Nashville on June 19.
Her energetic response to a question about spicing things up in bed by suggesting “Hawk Tuah” with a vivid demonstration quickly went viral, sparking numerous memes and significant online chatter.
Making waves in sports
The “Hawk Tuah” phenomenon has transcended into sports and entertainment circles as well. Fans cheered the phrase during 2024 US Open golf champion Bryson DeChambeau‘s tee-off at a LIV event in Nashville.
Gymnast Olivia Dunne referenced Welch‘s viral moment in a post featuring her and MLB star boyfriend Paul Skenes. Additionally, Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper embraced the trend by making the hawk tuah gesture after hitting a double in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. At the same time, MMA fighter Conor McGregor tweeted about discovering “hawk tuah.”
