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Hawk Tuah Girl Sparks Pregnancy Rumors After Beach Photo
Hailey Welch, the 22-year-old internet sensation known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has sparked pregnancy rumors after a beach photo of her in a Dior bikini went viral. The photo, which surfaced on social media, shows Welch smiling and relaxing on a towel, but some eagle-eyed users speculated that her stomach might hint at a pregnancy.
The image, originally posted in November 2024, resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter) this week, reigniting public interest. Social media users debated whether Welch, who has been relatively quiet on social media lately, might be expecting. One user wrote, “Baby Tuah! In the oven,” while another speculated, “People are saying she’s pregnant and in hiding.”
However, others dismissed the rumors, attributing Welch’s appearance to an unflattering camera angle or natural body shape. A community note on X clarified that the photo was old and that the swimsuit, while designer, was not as expensive as some claimed. “This photo is from a November 2024 photo dump,” the note read. “The swimsuit isn’t $2K—new Dior swim is approximately $1K, but resale prices are much lower.”
Welch, who rose to fame in 2024 with her viral catchphrase and later launched a podcast, has not publicly addressed the rumors. Her mysterious boyfriend, referred to as “Pookie,” has also been a topic of speculation. Pookie, whose real name is Kelby Blackwell, is a plumber and has occasionally appeared in Welch’s social media posts.
This latest buzz comes after Welch faced controversy earlier in the year for her involvement in cryptocurrency and NFTs, which led to accusations of insider trading—claims she has denied. Despite the ups and downs of her public life, Welch remains a polarizing figure, with fans eagerly awaiting her next move.