Brace yourself for an update that’s more about truth than drama! Haliey Welch — that’s right, the girl behind the viral ‘hawk tuah’ moment — is here to set the record straight on the latest episode of the ‘Plan Bri Uncut’ podcast. Gossip mill, get ready to be debunked!
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Haliey Welch took to the ‘Plan Bri Uncut’ podcast to spill the tea on her life. Contrary to all the wild rumors, this 21-year-old viral sensation did not lose her job over that unforgettable NSFW video clip. Ready to dive into the truths behind the virality?
During an engaging chat with the ever-curious Brianna LaPaglia, Welch cleared the air about her professional life. Contrary to the buzz, she’s not a school teacher, and no, she definitely wasn’t booted from her job after her man-on-the-street interview with TikTok creators Tim and Dee TV from June 11 turned into internet gold.
DeArius Marlow’s interview on Nashville’s legendary Broadway Street got spicy when he asked Welch, “What’s one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?” Welch’s cheeky reply? “Oh, you gotta give him that ‘hawk tuah’.” Naturally, the internet went wild, and the whispers began.
With the speed of a TikTok scroll, rumors spread like wildfire that Welch had been let go from a teaching job. But Welch, ever the straight-shooter, clarified on the podcast, “I worked in a [bed] spring factory. I’m not even old enough to be a teacher.”
So there you have it, folks. Welch wasn’t fired; she decided to quit her job. Maybe the factory life wasn’t for her amid sudden internet fame?
Adding more zest to her revelations, Welch debunked the myth that her father was a minister. “My father is so far from a preacher it’s crazy,” she laughed. Holy plot twist!
And if you thought her story ends here, think again. Welch has impressively flipped her 15 minutes of fame into entrepreneurial success, selling over $65,000 worth of ‘Hawk Tuah’ merchandise. Thanks to this viral moment, she even had the chance to share the stage with Zach Bryan at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 29. Now that’s making lemonade out of lemons!
During Bryan’s encore performance of “Revival,” Welch added her signature ‘hawk tuah’ flavor to the stage. Who knew a quirky catchphrase could take you this far?
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Looking ahead, Welch told LaPaglia that she’s planning a big move to Los Angeles, and she’s keen on shaking off that cheeky ‘hawk tuah’ label. “I don’t see that being my thing,” she shared, reflecting on the viral interview. “I was being a bit of a smart a— too, ’cause like you’re gonna come up to me with a microphone and ask me something like that? . . . I [didn’t] mean nothing by it [at the time].”
In true Hollywood fashion, Welch’s star continues to rise. On July 2, she signed with The Penthouse management firm, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. “The world’s gone crazy for Haliey! I’m glad our team can help guide this rocketship. All the podcasters are right, spend five minutes with her and you’ll see why she is America’s sweetheart,” Jamie Forster, the firm’s founder, gushed to THR. It’s clear this rocketship is just getting started!
For those eagerly watching her next moves, Welch teased LaPaglia with a glimmer of whats to come: “There’s more to come, don’t worry.”
