1000-Lb Sisters: What To Know About Tammy Slaton's Friend Haley Michelle (Is She A Clout Chaser?)

Summary Tammy's massive weight loss has transformed her life, granting her newfound freedom and social independence.

Haley Michelle is a psychic medium and close friend of Tammy and Amy Slaton.

Speculations about Tammy and Haley's relationship have arisen, but Haley is happily married and not romantically involved with Tammy.

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has been spending a lot more time with her best friend, Haley Michelle, and fans are wondering who the quirky young blonde woman is. The show centers around the weight-loss journeys of Tammy and her sister, Amy Slaton. When the show premiered in 2020, Tammy weighed almost 700 pounds. At that size, her mobility was severely limited, and she rarely left home. She was basically a prisoner of her own body. Often stuck at home alone while the rest of her family went out and had fun together, Tammy often felt lonely and left out.

Since losing over 400 pounds, Tammy not only looks like a different person, but her life has changed completely. Now that she doesn't need a wheelchair, walker, ramp, specialty van, or oxygen tank to leave her house, Tammy has more freedom and independence. She gets out more and has a real social life, instead of just being on the internet. The 1000-lb Sisters season 5 star has been thriving and spending more time with friends, especially Haley. With all the photos of Tammy and Haley floating around social media, people have questions about new Tammy's BFF.

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What We Know About Haley Michelle

She's A Psychic Princess

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According to her Facebook page, Haley Michelle Westin is a married, 37-year-old psychic medium who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to being a medium, Haley owns a company called Royal Wishes, which, according to her Facebook profile, "brings your child's favorite fairytale character to life." When not reading someone's future or dressing up like a fairy tale princess for children's parties, Haley likes to spend time with the Slaton sisters.

"Haley does paranormal readings on TikTok which is how she connected with Tammy."

According to the Reddit account @slutty_bun, which claims to know Haley, she met Tammy through her work. "Haley does paranormal readings on TikTok which is how she connected with Tammy," said the poster, adding, "She did a reading for her and while ago, and ever since then they started chatting regularly, becoming online friends." The post, which defended Haley against accusations of being a clout chaser, received over 2,000 upvotes.

Haley Is Friends With Amy Too

She's Slaton Approved

Tammy isn't the only Slaton that Haley has been spotted with. She is often photographed hanging out with Amy as well. In January, Amy posted a carousel of photos to Instagram where the 1000-lb Sisters stars are out and about with Haley. In a nod to Haley's unique career path, Amy's caption reads, "Paranormal princess." Amy's support for the friendship is noteworthy because she hasn't always approved of Tammy's friends.

Tammy hasn't always made the best choices of friends and has often spent time with people who encourage her most unhealthy habits.

1000-lb Sisters fans took to the comment section to share their astonishment about Tammy's incredible weight loss. "Tammy looks amazing so proud of what she has done," said one fan. Another proclaimed, "Wow, Tammy is smaller than Amy now!" One unique thing about the show is the bond between the stars and their fans. Several comments were questions about Haley herself, as this was one of her earliest appearances with the Slaton sisters. Multiple people in the comment section asked some version of, "Who is the blonde girl?"

"Are they friends or lovers? I'm confused."

Are Tammy & Haley In A Romantic Relationship?

There Are Speculations About Tammy & Haley

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During 1000-lb Sisters season 2, Tammy came out as pansexual. “It means love is love,” she said, adding, “I would date anybody, whether they're transgender, straight, gay.” In part because of Tammy's sexuality, there has been rampant online speculation about the nature of Tammy and Haley's relationship. In April, Haley posted a photo of her and Tammy holding each other, and someone in the comment section asked, "Are they friends or lovers? I'm confused." Haley appears to be happily married to a man and not pursuing a romantic relationship with Tammy.

She met several of her boyfriends in BBW chatrooms, who had fetishes. During 1000-lb Sisters season 4, Tammy finally met a nice guy, Caleb Willingham, and got married. Sadly, he died a few months later due to obesity. However, Tammy's history of dating women isn't much better. Tammy lived with her former girlfriend and said she and her ex developed bad habits during their time together, even doing drugs regularly. Tammy said, "When I say I started doing pills, I mean we would crush them, and we would snort them."

The relationship ended after Tammy's girlfriend cheated on her.

Tammy's Relationship History:

Unnamed Ex-Girlfriend Pre 1000-lb Sisters premiere Jerry Sykes Seasons 2 & 3 Phillip Redmond Season 3 Caleb Willingham Seasons 4 & 5

Is Haley A Clout Chaser?

Some Fans Think So

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Many 1000-lb Sisters fans have been along for Tammy's entire weight-loss journey, so they feel protective of her. Fans have always been quick to accuse people who come into Tammy's life of being clout chasers, and Haley is no exception. In April 2024, Haley posted an Instagram photo of her and Tammy on their girl's trip, with the caption, "You bring out my true smile even thought [sic] is silly." People were quick to flood the comment sections with accusations that Haley was just using Tammy for internet fame.

"Who is the sponge, sponging off you," wrote one fan, while another said, "This isn’t friendship it’s using someone for fame imo."

Though there were many mean comments like this, many came to Haley's defense. One astute fan asks, "Why is it so hard for yall to believe that this chick is a real friend that enjoys Tammy’s company?" Accusing Haley of being a clout chaser is an insult to Haley, but also to Tammy, as it implies Tammy isn't capable of making real friends. Tammy's a fun and charming person who can easily make friends who are interested in who she is. What matters is that Tammy changed her life and is out having fun, instead of being trapped in her home.

1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Discovery+.

Sources: Haley Michelle Westin/Facebook, Royal Wishes/Facebook, @slutty_bun/Reddit, Amy Slaton/Instagram, Haley Michelle/Instagram