Maitland Ward  

Maitland Ward, originally from Long Beach, California, is an American actress, model, and creator whose career spans mainstream television, film, and later adult entertainment. She has appeared on 42 covers, featured in 24 photosets, and performed in 18 videos, in addition to building a substantial presence across digital platforms.

Maitland first became known for her acting work, making her television debut as Jessica Forrester on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (1994–1996). She gained wider recognition portraying Rachel McGuire during the sixth and seventh seasons of Boy Meets World (1998–2000), and later appeared in the comedy film White Chicks (2004). After stepping away from mainstream acting in 2007, she transitioned into digital content creation and began performing in adult films in 2019.

She has modeled for well-known brands and publications and was named Playboy Plus All Star of the Month (October 2021). Maitland has also developed an active presence on platforms such as Patreon and various social channels, where she shares creative and behind-the-scenes content. She is signed to Vixen Media Group’s Deeper brand and has collaborated closely with director Kayden Kross.

Beyond performance, Maitland is also an author. In 2022, Atria Books published her memoir, Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood, which chronicles her personal and professional evolution.

She resides in New York with her husband, Terry Baxter, and has studied writing and screenwriting at New York University. Today, Maitland Ward continues to expand her creative footprint through acting, content production, writing, and public speaking.