Fact Check: Is Hailey Welch, the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl, Pregnant? Old Photo Fuels Speculation
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Hailey Welch, popularly known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, has found herself at the center of pregnancy rumors after an old photo of her surfaced online. Welch, a 22-year-old internet personality embroiled in a cryptocurrency controversy last year, has been inactive on social media for weeks, sparking speculation about her personal life.
The rumors began on Sunday when a photo of Welch at a beach went viral on X (formerly Twitter). Some users claimed she appeared to be pregnant, while others noted her choice of attire, alleging she wore a “$2,000 swimsuit.” This photo, however, was quickly debunked as outdated, with a community note clarifying that it was part of a November 2024 photo dump and that the swimsuit’s actual cost was closer to $1,000.
People are speculating that Hawk Tuah is pregnant and in hiding. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/TKZDqYzN1E
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) January 6, 2025Advertisement
Social Media Frenzy
As speculation mounted, X users began sharing their theories about Welch’s absence and the possibility of her being pregnant with her boyfriend Kelby Blackwell, a plumber she had previously nicknamed “Pookie.”
One user wrote, “Hailey Welch ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ exposed for being PREGNANT 🚨.” Another questioned, “People are speculating that Hawk Tuah is pregnant and in hiding. What do you think?”
Despite the online chatter, Welch has not addressed the rumors, leaving fans and critics alike to draw their own conclusions.
From Viral Fame to Controversy
Welch rose to prominence last year after her Hawk Tuah clip went viral, capturing attention across social media. Her newfound fame led her to start a podcast before she transitioned into cryptocurrency and NFTs. However, her venture into the crypto world was marred by allegations of insider trading and accusations of orchestrating a scam. Welch has denied any wrongdoing, but the incident tarnished her reputation and left her under intense public scrutiny.
Welch had previously revealed her relationship with Kelby Blackwell, describing him as her supportive partner. However, the couple has kept their relationship relatively private, and neither party has commented on the pregnancy rumors.
It appears hawk tau Junior is inbound pic.twitter.com/TRd0JxxeNr
— Poneyboy Pablo (@Pablo01618) January 5, 2025
While the viral photo and speculation have reignited public interest in Hailey Welch, the rumors remain unverified. With Welch maintaining her silence and no concrete evidence to support the claims, the speculation may be another example of how quickly baseless theories can spread online. Until Welch decides to address the matter, the truth behind her social media absence and the pregnancy rumor remains unclear.
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