If you’re stuck in a dead-end 9-5 job that you despise, you might want to skip this article. Otherwise, you’ll find out that “Hawk Tuah Girl” Haliey Welch earned over $30,000 in appearance fees over the Fourth of July weekend.
Reports indicate that Welch “booked an appearance at the iconic Memory Motel’s pop-up in New York — along with two other area spots — for more than $30,000.”
“On Saturday, July 13th, she will be hosting a daytime event at the famed Memory Motel’s East Village location with tickets ranging from $45 to $55 each. We hear she’ll be taking pictures with fans and autographing Memory merch. She’ll also be stopping by the Ugly Duckling in Long Beach and Bull Smith’s Tavern in Smithtown,” according to the New York Post. In addition to the appearance fees, it was reported in late June that Welch had sold over $65,000 in merch, a figure that has likely increased since then.
Recently, it was announced that Welch has secured representation, signing with both the management firm Penthouse and Nashville-based entertainment lawyer Christian Barker of Christian Barker & Co. for representation. “Please don’t wake me. Two weeks ago it was just my Granny and me in itty bitty Belfast, Tennessee. Then I say something silly and now my life has changed. Isn’t God great?! Can’t wait for what’s ahead,” Welch said in a statement.
Since then, she has launched official social media accounts and amassed over 930,000 followers on TikTok (as of July 8) and over 1 million followers on Instagram.
‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Breaks Down In Tears After Getting Massive Payday For Appearance
It’s been a month since Haliey Welch’s viral video, and her fame is translating into substantial earnings. Welch, known for the phrase “Hawk Tuah” followed by “spit on that thang,” which she coined in a viral video posted by Tim & Dee TV on TikTok and YouTube, is now making thousands from public appearances. Despite Tim & Dee’s claims of insufficient recognition, Welch has capitalized on her newfound fame by trademarking the phrase for comedy and apparel purposes.
Recently, Welch earned $30,000 for an appearance at Daer Dayclub in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The event celebrated her reaching one million Instagram followers, a milestone she quickly surpassed, now boasting 1.1 million followers. During the event, Welch, who judged a bikini competition, was visibly emotional, overwhelmed by the attention and success she has garnered.
Welch’s viral fame extends beyond public appearances. She partnered with Fathead Threads, a family-run business, to sell hats emblazoned with “Hawk Tuan ’24.” This collaboration has been immensely successful, with over 2,000 hats sold in just a few days, generating approximately $65,000 in revenue.
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Addressing rumors, Welch clarified on social media that she was not a school teacher but had worked in a spring plant for ten months before quitting to travel. She also debunked the claim that she was fired, explaining that she left her job voluntarily. With her current trajectory, Welch is poised to continue her lucrative appearances globally, leveraging her viral fame to travel and earn.
