With social media, it’s not such an unlikely thing that someone becomes an overnight sensation. Hailey Welch is one of the latest viral stars given the name ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl. But who is she and how did she suddenly become famous?
Welch is 22-years-old with more than 2.5 million Instagram followers, and has become a social media influencer after a video of her went viral. She uses the phrase ‘Hawk Tuah’ in the clip in a manner that was quickly translated into millions of viewers watching it. This phrase itself is a catchy and hilarious expression that went viral and became a meme and a challenge on the internet.
However, the phrase was not the only thing that made Hailey famous. The YouTube video showed Hailey’s unique and bold personality that fans love about her. They didn’t try to be anything other than themselves and people across the internet took note. Even when she was dancing, making jokes, or sharing little details of her life she had an ability to resonate with her audience.
It is also the rise to fame for Hailey, which highlights the power of TikTok as she tested positive to the virus through the video before it went mainstream on the app. Many stars are finally made on the platform that is TikTok and Hailey’s ‘Hawk Tuah’ video is an example of how quickly someone can go viral. The more they watched and shared her content, the more the number of her fanbase increased.
Here is what makes Hailey’s story interesting: She did not search for fame. Before her ‘Hawk Tuah’ clip went viral, however, she had been sharing fun videos and memes for a while.
Along with the new fame, Hailey has used her spotlight to talk more about her life. She shares videos of her day to day activities, her thoughts and even her opinions on trends and pop culture. As a result, she can forge a powerful bond with her fans who are such fans they feel as though they know her personally. The reason why people like Hailey stand out from the rest of the sea of content creators is that this is the type of connection they make with their audience.
The social media stars are getting more recognition and more opportunities, which Hailey’s viral moment also falls under. Lately, brands are beginning to realize the potential of influencers and the fact that Hailey is becoming more popular, it could start collaborating with a variety of companies. Despite the fact she’s yet to promote a product or create anything sponsored, Hailey’s career is just beginning.
However, fame is fleeting, and as with most viral stars, Hailey is aware of that. That’s why she’s constantly trying to keep herself relevant by keeping in communication with her crowd and staying true to herself. She wants to stay grounded despite all this attention she is getting.
So, who is actually Hailey Welch? She’s famous for being herself, for being a young girl. Though she might have become an internet sensation due to her ‘Hawk Tuah’ video, it is her charm, humor and genuineness that makes her so presentable. Hailey is here to stay as she grows her social media presence.
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