After going viral with her now-famous "hawk tuah" phrase, Haliey Welch made her first paid appearance at a South Florida dayclub while wearing a Tua Tagovailoa jersey.
Haliey Welch, the "Hawk Tuah Girl" who gained viral fame with her now-infamous bedroom phrase, has made her first paid appearance at a South Florida dayclub. The 21-year-old was spotted at Daer Dayclub over the weekend wearing a Miami Dolphins jersey, fittingly with Tua Tagovailoa's name on the back.
According to TMZ, Welch received $30,000 for her appearance at the club and is also in talks for a reality TV show. The viral sensation has capitalized on her sudden rise to fame, which began with a clip of her uttering the phrase "Awh, you gotta hawk…tuah, spit on that thang - you get me?" in response to a question about what move makes a guy go crazy.
Hawk Tuah Girl Takes Miami Dolphins Viral Sensation to Daer Dayclub
The clip quickly spread on TikTok and has since gone viral on other platforms. Welch initially kept a low profile but has since embraced the opportunity to make paid appearances and connect with her followers.
At Daer Dayclub, Welch celebrated reaching 1 million followers on Instagram, with bottle girls joining her in the party. She also met with former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, who advised her to surround herself with a smart team to protect her from those trying to take advantage of her fame and to ignore hateful comments.
Hawk Tuah Girl Takes Miami Dolphins Viral Sensation to Daer Dayclub
Welch recently spoke out about her fame on Barstool Sports' podcast "Plan Bri Uncut" with Brianna LaPaglia. She dispelled rumors about being a teacher and getting fired over her viral remarks. She also revealed that someone offered $600 for a potential jar with her spit.
Welch's newfound fame has opened doors to new opportunities, including a potential reality TV show and a partnership with a tequila brand. Her unique phrase has resonated with people and has even made its way into the sports world, with Tagovailoa wearing a jersey bearing the phrase during a pregame warm-up.
Hawk Tuah Girl Takes Miami Dolphins Viral Sensation to Daer Dayclub
Welch's journey from a viral sensation to a paid appearance at Daer Dayclub is a testament to the power of social media and the unexpected ways in which people can gain fame. As she continues to navigate her newfound success, Welch will undoubtedly face challenges, but her resilience and determination will likely serve her well in the years to come.
