Hailey Welch, the 22-year-old internet sensation behind the viral “Hawk Tuah” clip, is once again in the spotlight—but this time, it’s not for her cryptocurrency escapades. An old photo of Welch on a beach has reignited public interest, with social media users speculating that she might be pregnant.
The photo, which surfaced on Sunday, showed Welch wearing what some claimed to be a “$2,000 Dior swimsuit.” The post quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), with users theorizing about her alleged pregnancy and recent absence from social media.
“Hailey Welch ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ exposed for being PREGNANT ??,” one user wrote, while another asked, “People are speculating that Hawk Tuah is pregnant and in hiding. What do you think?”
A community note on X later debunked some of the claims, clarifying, “This photo is old. It’s from a November 2024 photo dump. Also, the swimsuit isn’t $2K—new Dior swim is approximately $1K, but resale prices are much lower.”
Welch, who gained fame last year with her viral catchphrase and later started a podcast, has not addressed the rumors. Her silence has only fueled speculation among fans. Welch’s name became controversial when she pivoted into cryptocurrency and NFTs, facing accusations of orchestrating a scam and engaging in insider trading—allegations she has consistently denied.
Adding intrigue to Welch’s story is her previously revealed mystery boyfriend, “Pookie,” whose real name is Kelby Blackwell, a plumber. Despite the swirling rumors, Welch has remained out of the public eye for weeks, leaving fans and critics to speculate about her next move.