Hailey Welch opens up about the unwavering support from her father and the emotional strain caused by her mother’s absence and struggles.
She is an internet personality who gained viral fame in 2024 due to a street interview video where she coined the phrase “hawk tuah.”
Highlights
- Hailey Welch is a viral woman from the vox pop series by Tim & Dee TV video where she revealed the term, “Hawk Tuah.”
- She is in regular contact with her father and has no connection with her mother.
- Welch was raised by her grandmother, Janie, who occasionally makes appearances in her videos.
In the video, part of Tim & Dee TV’s Vox Pop series, Welch humorously shares her thoughts on what one move in bed would excite a man.
Her southern twang and the phrase quickly went viral, gaining her widespread attention on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Moreover, in December 2024, Welch released a crypto meme coin called Hawk, after which she denied allegations that it was a crash grab.
Hailey Welch Candidly Shared That Her Mother Has Not Reached Out Since Her Rise To Viral Fame
An internet sensation, Hailey Welch grew up in Belfast, Tennessee, away from her father and mother.
However, she was fortunate to have a supportive father, a farmhand who helped her through the highs and lows of her viral moment.
The Hawk Tuah girl, or, Hailey Welch, cleared up a few rumors during her first podcast interview since the viral moment. Like, her dad’s job:
“My father is so far from a preacher, it’s crazy.”
More from the interview: https://t.co/sNNcuuliyU pic.twitter.com/6m1MOgKMgI
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 1, 2024
When talking about her viral fame, the star added,
He’s like, ‘That don’t surprise me. and then my dad, he’s still here, he just lives in his own house and we’ll see each other a few times a week.
Additionally, her relationship with her mother has been complicated, sharing a heart-wrenching detail in the interview that her mother has not reached out to her.
Also, the internet sensation opened up about her mother’s struggles, saying,
My mama a crackhead, you don’t want her. Yeah, I’m a crack baby! Why do you think I’m so funny? Yeah, I don’t got any brain cells.
In addition to her mom and dad, she has two older brothers who had a lighter response to her viral fame, thinking that her remarks were funny, and she does not have any sisters.
Hailey Welch Shares About Hert Grandmother’s Impact On Her Life
Hailey Welch, 22, was brought up in an emotional environment.
Beginning from the time she was nine months old, she said she was taken to live with her grandmother and has not spoken to her mother since.
Hailey Welch makes a video to explain to her grandma what Hawk Tuah means… I’m sorry for this 40 seconds of your life you’ll never get back … pic.twitter.com/yIdr3d3MSh
— Ariadna Jacob (@littlemissjacob) July 23, 2024
While the influencer’s viral fame was born from one iconic video where she made a s*xual sound, she is still a small-town girl from Belfast.
During an interview, she spoke fondly of her Granny Janie, her loving grandmother who has been with her through thick and thin.
Furthermore, the internet personality revealed an amusing experience with her grandmother when her video got famous on social media, adding,
So she didn’t see it … actually, I hid it from her for a little while. But when I finally explained it to her, I had to tell her three different times before she understood it. And she was like, ‘Oh, spit on it!’ And I was like, ‘Don’t say that to me!’ But yeah, it’s kind of funny.
Additionally, Welch often features her grandma in her videos, and there are several contents on her Instagram where she shows her bond with her.
Additional Information
- Hailey Welch’s net worth is estimated at around $10 million as of 2025.
- She has been dating her boyfriend, Kelby Blackwell since 2023 and the two are growing stronger with each passing year.
- Welch took a DNA test live on her podcast and discovered in real-time that her heritage is predominantly Jewish.
