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Who is the ‘hawk tuah’ girl who’s taken over the internet? The viral clip has spawned merch, a mention on Howard Stern, and rumours about talent agency interest … but was she fired from her job?

Who is the “hawk tuah” girl, who’s taken over the internet with her, erm, suggestive interview answer in a viral clip? Photos: @timanddeetv, @hailey_welch93/Instagram
Who is the “hawk tuah” girl, who’s taken over the internet with her, erm, suggestive interview answer in a viral clip? Photos: @timanddeetv, @hailey_welch93/Instagram

  • The girl that’s captured the attention of the internet this month has released her own merch – a series of caps – and was described as ‘every father’s worst nightmare’ by Howard Stern
  • There were rumours that she’s been signed to the talent agency that represents Timothée Chalamet and Bad Bunny – but a spokesperson has shut these claims down

The internet has been taken over by the “hawk tuah” girl – and you’ll be forgiven for wanting to steer kids away from the viral clip.

The buzz is about an interview on Tim & Dee TV, an Instagram account and YouTube channel, on June 11. In a video that’s since received 8 million views on Instagram and half a million on TikTok at the time of writing, interviewers asked a pedestrian who would become the titular “hawk tuah” girl for a move in bed that makes men go crazy.

The now infamous “hawk tuah” girl giving her interview to Tim & Dee TV. Photo: @timanddeetv/Instagram
The now infamous “hawk tuah” girl giving her interview to Tim & Dee TV. Photo: @timanddeetv/Instagram
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The girl gave her candid answer without missing a beat, complete with mimicking the sound of spitting – hence the nickname netizens have since been using for her.

Now, everyone’s asking: Who exactly is the viral “hawk tuah” girl?

What is the “hawk tuah” girl’s real name?

The “hawk tuah” girl’s real name is Haliey Welch, and she’s reportedly from Nashville. Photo: @hailey_welch93/Instagram
The “hawk tuah” girl’s real name is Haliey Welch, and she’s reportedly from Nashville. Photo: @hailey_welch93/Instagram

The “hawk tuah” girl’s real name is Haliey Welch (yes, “Haliey” is spelled that way), and she comes from Belfast, Tennessee, according to her Instagram page. It’s since attracted over 2.4 million followers – and counting.

She’s since released her own merch

Fathead Threads’ website showing the price of the “hawk tuah” girl’s caps. Photo: Fathead Threads
Fathead Threads’ website showing the price of the “hawk tuah” girl’s caps. Photo: Fathead Threads
Welch – like all internet-savvy personalities today – capitalised on her fame and collaborated with clothing brand Fathead Threads to release her own merchandise. The partnership led to a line of caps that read “Hawk Tuah ‘24”, with prices ranging from US$27.31 to US$50. At the time of writing, some editions of the cap are already sold out.