Maitland Ward

Maitland Ward (born Ashley Maitland Welkos; February 3, 1977 ) is an American pornographic film actress, former mainstream film and television actress, and model. She made her acting debut as Jessica Forrester on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (1994–1996). Continuing to appear in film and television through the mid-2000s, she came to further prominence for playing Rachel McGuire on the sixth and seventh seasons of the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World (1998–2000). After retiring from mainstream acting in 2007, Ward began performing in pornographic films in 2019.

Career Acting career Ward starred as Jessica Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful, where she appeared from 1994 to 1996. Ward had guest-starring roles on USA High and the seventh season of ABC's Home Improvement; and co-starred with Jay Thomas and Mario Lopez in the 1997 television film Killing Mr. Griffin.

Her character of Rachel McGuire was added to Boy Meets World in 1998, at the beginning of the sixth season, as a main cast member. This role lasted until the series ended in 2000. After Ward's stint on Boy Meets World, she appeared in the independent film Dish Dogs, a romantic comedy in which she co-stars with Brian Dennehy, Matthew Lillard and Sean Astin. Later, she appeared in the 2004 comedy film White Chicks with Shawn and Marlon Wayans.

Cosplay and social media

After retiring from mainstream acting, Ward began engaging in cosplay and making appearances at various comics conventions. She also appeared as Jessica 6 from Logan's Run and as Red Sonja. By 2017, she was making comics-convention appearances wearing only body paint.

Adult film career Beginning in mid-2013, Ward began posting nude and topless photographs of herself on Snapchat and Instagram. In April 2016, she posted her first nude pictures to social media of her being body-painted for Luciano Paesani for a Los Angeles exhibition called "Living Art". Ward received support from former Boy Meets World co-star Trina McGee.

In May 2019, Ward signed with adult talent agency Society 15. She stated that she had been approached by adult actress and director Kayden Kross and was "just floored" by the proposition of doing adult films. Drive was released online at the website Deeper.com on September 30, 2019.

Personal life A native of Long Beach, California, Ward married real estate agent Terry Baxter on October 21, 2006. The couple met on a set. When they first got married, the couple moved to New York City for two years, during which time Ward studied writing and screenwriting at New York University; when they returned to Los Angeles, she continued her studies at UCLA.

Filmography Mainstream filmography

Adult films

Awards and nominations Soap Opera Digest Awards 1995: Nominated, Outstanding Female Newcomer – The Bold and the Beautiful Young Artist Awards 1995: Won, Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series – The Bold and the Beautiful 1996: Nominated, Best Performance by a Youth Actress in a Daytime Series – The Bold and the Beautiful AVN Awards 2020: Won, Best Supporting Actress – Drive 2020: Won, Best Three-Way Sex Scene (G/G/B) – Drive 2020: Won, Fan Award - Favorite Camming Cosplayer 2021: Won, Best Actress – Muse 2021: Won, Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene – Higher Power 2023: Won, Best Leading Actress – Drift 2023: Won, Mainstream Venture of the Year 2024: Won, Best Actress - Featurette – My DP 6, Casting Couch 2025: Won, Best Actress - Featurette – Pigeonholed XBIZ Awards 2020: Won, Crossover Star of the Year 2020: Won, Best Actress - Feature Movie – Drive 2020: Won, Best Sex Scene - Feature Movie – Drive 2020: Nominated, Best New Starlet 2021: Won, Best Acting - Lead – Muse 2021: Won, Best Sex Scene - Feature Movie – Muse 2022: Won, Performer of the Year 2022: Won, Best Acting - Lead – Muse 2 2023: Won, Best Sex Scene - Feature Movie – Drift 2025: Won, Best Acting - Lead – American MILF 2025: Won, Best Sex Scene - Comedy Movie – American MILF NightMoves Awards 2020: Won, Best Actress (Editor's Choice) XRCO Awards 2021: Won, Best Actress – Muse 2022: Won, Best Actress – Muse 2 2023: Won, Best Actress – Drift AltPorn Awards 2020: Won, Fan-Favorite Cosplay Cam XCritic Awards 2021: Won, Best Actress – Muse 2022: Won, Best Actress – Muse 2