She is the youngest star to join the cast of iconic children’s musical group The Wiggles.
And Tsehay Hawkins, 18, says she is proud to defy gender stereotypes with her costume choice.
The current Yellow Wiggle is the first female cast member to wear trousers instead of a skirt on stage.
Speaking to Yahoo LifestyleShe said the opportunity to challenge stereotypes with her wardrobe choice was “great.”
“I think wearing pants means that both boys and girls can relate to them. Boys can also wear skirts if they want. We definitely have boys who come to shows in skirts, which is also beautiful,” she told the publication.
“But I think it’s great to see little girls wearing flared trousers. It breaks the stereotype that girls always have to wear dresses or skirts.”
Tsehay added that breaking stereotypes was not her priority when choosing what to wear, admitting that she was more of a “pants girl” type.
“I don’t think that really influenced when I decided to use it, but once I did, I realized the impact it had,” she said.
Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins, 18, says she is proud to challenge gender stereotypes with her wardrobe choice.
After appearing on Channel Seven’s variety show Little Big Shots in 2018, Tsehay signed on to be an auxiliary member of The Wiggles in 2021.
Following former Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins’ announcement that she was leaving the iconic group, Tsehay donned the coveted yellow underwear in 2022, becoming the youngest person to join The Wiggles at just 16 years old.
At the time, Tsehay revealed the advice Emma gave her when she took on the iconic role.
“The night before they announced it, (Emma) called me and said, ‘I’m so happy for you, this is an amazing opportunity,'” she said.
The current Yellow Wiggle is the first female cast member to wear trousers instead of a skirt on stage.
“You have to accept things as they come and say yes. You have to be open to new ideas,” she added about the advice she was given.
The Wiggles were formed in 1991 by Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, Red Wiggle Murray Cook, Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt and Yellow Wiggle Greg Page.
Anthony Field is the only original member still in the band.
After appearing on Channel Seven’s variety show Little Big Shots in 2018, Tsehay signed on to be an auxiliary member of The Wiggles in 2021.