It amazes me how almost anyone can get attention these days. Is there anyone reading this who would not agree with how ridiculous this whole story is?
Haliey Welch, known as the Hawk Tuah girl, has turned her viral fame into a burgeoning career, recently launching her own merchandising company, 16 Minutes LLC. At 21, Welch has become a recognizable figure after her TikTok video went viral, leading her to capitalize on her newfound popularity.
In a recent Instagram video, Welch humorously warned those attempting to profit from her fame that she has now secured legal and managerial support to safeguard her interests. She emphasized her commitment to maintaining her authentic self, humorously stating that she doesn’t have an OnlyFans account and is focused solely on making people laugh.
Hawk Tuah will not do an only fans but will sell her own merch. She quit her spring factory job… pic.twitter.com/kgCId96xg6
— Architectoid (@Architectoids) July 4, 2024
Welch’s life has changed dramatically since the viral video. She mentioned the challenges of sudden fame, including dealing with paparazzi, which her father jokingly threatened to chase away. Despite these challenges, Welch expressed gratitude for overcoming her stage fright to perform with singer Zach Bryan, despite admitting she isn’t a great singer.
Her new company, based in Nashville, Tennessee, cleverly named 16 Minutes LLC, signifies her desire to extend her moment in the spotlight beyond the proverbial 15 minutes of fame. The name also references a memorable 16-word line from her viral video. Welch and her team are actively protecting the ‘Hawk Tuah’ phrase, planning to send cease and desist letters to unauthorized sellers using the phrase on merchandise.
So #hawktuah girl Haliey Welch has a new Instagram account and she’s selling merch. I’d hope this means less dumb money for Trump 🤞 pic.twitter.com/3kEcWMwN9c
— Mark Stephen Levy ✍️ (@TheRealMarkLevy) July 4, 2024
Despite her rapid ascent to fame, Welch has maintained her down-to-earth persona, vowing to continue eating at Taco Bell regardless of her celebrity status. She also joked about the inconvenience of having to dress up regularly, preferring a more relaxed style akin to Adam Sandler’s.
Since the viral explosion, Welch has quit her job at a spring factory to fully embrace the opportunities her viral fame has afforded her. She plans to travel, appear on shows, and participate in podcasts, fully leveraging her viral status for new career opportunities.
Haliey Welch – Who Has Reached Viral Fame As The Hawk Tuah Girl – Signs With The Penthouse For Exclusive Worldwide Management pic.twitter.com/eRV0SkajzF
— Phillip Ivy (@jungleroomcom) July 4, 2024
Welch’s story is a testament to the power of social media in launching careers overnight. Her strategic move to establish a business suggests a savvy approach to extending her influence and capitalizing on her viral fame.
Key Points:
i. Haliey Welch, known as the Hawk Tuah girl, has leveraged her viral fame to launch her own merchandising company, 16 Minutes LLC.
ii. Welch humorously warned potential profiteers in a recent Instagram video that she has legal and managerial representation to protect her interests.
iii. Despite the challenges of sudden fame, including dealing with paparazzi, Welch has embraced her new lifestyle, performing with Zach Bryan and planning more public appearances.
iv. The name of her company, 16 Minutes LLC, references her intent to extend her viral fame and also nods to a famous line from her viral video.
v. Welch has quit her job at a spring factory and plans to travel, participate in shows and podcasts, fully embracing the opportunities her viral fame has presented.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
