Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch makes acting debut in Hulu series with Glen Powell after crypto controversy

Haliey Welch lands first acting role in Hulu’s Chad Powers series, following SEC clearance in crypto scandal.

Haliey Welch — the viral “Hawk Tuah Girl” — is reportedly set to make her acting debut alongside Glen Powell in an upcoming Hulu series, Chad Powers. The news comes as a surprising twist in Welch’s public journey, which stalled after her involvement in a controversial cryptocurrency promotion.

Welch became an overnight sensation thanks to a viral video known online as “The Hawk Tuah Heard Around The World.” She quickly cashed in on the moment with merch sales and her own podcast, Talk Tuah. However, her rapid rise hit a wall when she promoted a memecoin that was later exposed as a scam. Following backlash, Welch disappeared from the public eye for several months.

At the end of March, she reappeared in a video teasing her return. Earlier this month, she seemed to be cleared of wrongdoing after an SEC investigation and officially relaunched her podcast following a four-month hiatus. She’s now landed a cameo in Chad Powers—a clear sign her redemption arc is gaining steam.

According to TMZ, Welch will appear as herself in a club scene, where Glen Powell’s character celebrates being drafted into the XFL. Powell is playing a fictional quarterback originally created by Eli Manning for a viral ESPN segment, which now serves as the basis for the Hulu series.

While Welch’s role is brief, it signals a new chapter in her unpredictable rise to fame. Her comeback shows how internet celebrity, controversy, and second chances all live in the same viral cycle.