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Just when it seemed Haliey Welch, famously known as the “Hawk Tuah girl,” had left the limelight, she’s back with a new headline. Welch, who rose to internet fame in June after her colorful response in a street interview went viral, has publicly shared why she refuses to thank Tim & Dee TV—the creators of the clip that made her a sensation.
Haliey, now 22, has capitalized on her viral fame with a growing social media following of over 2.5 million, a podcast called Talk Tuah, and lucrative collaborations with celebrities like Wiz Khalifa and Jake Paul. Yet, despite her success, she has made it clear that she doesn’t owe gratitude to the YouTubers who filmed the infamous video. In a recent interview on The Bobby Bones Show, Welch revealed that after her clip gained traction, she asked the creators to stop posting about her. She alleges that instead of honoring her request, they blocked her on all platforms. “Tell him thank you for what?” she said, dismissing the idea of gratitude.
Tim & Dee TV, meanwhile, have shared their perspective in a 41-minute YouTube video, claiming Welch voluntarily approached them during the recording. They also disclosed offering Welch $10,000 and a share of merchandise revenue, which she declined. This has led to online debates about whether Welch is justified in her stance, with some accusing her of ingratitude and others supporting her assertion that she has succeeded on her own terms.
Interestingly, Welch initially found her viral fame embarrassing and even considered stepping away from public life. However, with encouragement and strategic management, she decided to embrace the attention, launching a series of projects to monetize her new platform, including an AI-powered dating app and a charity initiative for animal welfare. Despite controversies, she confidently states that her rise is just beginning, even teasing future collaborations and ventures
This ongoing saga raises questions about the complexities of viral fame and the often fraught relationships between creators and the individuals they spotlight.
