The girl behind a viral internet moment has just marked a major career milestone thanks to her recent rise in fame.
Haliey Welch, otherwise known as the "Hawk Tuah Girl," became an online hit after making a risqué comment during a random street interview with YouTubers Tim & Dee TV. When asked how to please a partner, Welch replied that it involved "hawk tuah" while indicating a sex act.
Thanks to her viral fame, the 22-year-old launched her own podcast, called Talk Tuah, and it just celebrated a huge milestone— hitting 100,000 subscribers.
Welch reacted to her achievement on the podcast's official Instagram account, where she unboxed a silver-colored plaque sent from YouTube.
"Just getting started ‼️" she captioned the Instagram post.
A video on it showed Welch opening the box and taking out the plaque where she reacted saying "oh s****," and when told what it was, the social media star said: "How do I get the gold one?"
An unseen person off-camera replied: "That's when you get to 1 million," to which Welch promised: "We'll get there at some point."
Welch has not only used her viral fame to build her own media career, but also as a force for good.
She revealed in August that her "lifelong dream" had come true by creating her own animal charity.
"I now have my animal foundation up and running! Paws Across America is here!!" Welch posted on social media. "Ever since my life changed so publicly, I realized there had to be a reason for it. Growing up, the one constant in my life was my pets and they helped me get through so much.
"By starting Paws Across America, my newfound financial blessings will be shared with the animals that need it most. So the first place I went was my hometown in Tennessee. Now get over there and adopt some doggies!"
In the video, Welch said: "Today I'm happy to announce the launch of my Paws Across America fund. Our mission is to bring awareness, advocacy and financial assistance to animal charities within the United States."
Welch's life has definitely taken a turn for the better since going viral, which she detailed in an op-ed for Newsweek.
"I've made money. Let's just say I don't have to eat at Taco Bell anymore. But I still do. I'm taking it day by day and I'm having a great time. But being away from my home for long periods of time sucks. Granny misses me," she wrote in September.
"I just plan to use this experience for doing good and making Belfast, Tennessee proud," Welch wrote of her hometown.
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