After shifting into adult films six years ago, Boy Meets World ’s Maitland Ward is now more fulfilled than ever. Ward, who played Rachel McQuire in the ABC coming-of-age sitcom’s later seasons, said during an interview with Fox News Digital, published on Saturday, March 15, that her professional pivot has earned her a new level of respect.

Maitland Ward revealed she feels more empowered and respected in her career as a porn star than she did as a television actress. “I really think people treat me with more respect now, honestly, especially even in Hollywood right now,” the “Boy Meets World” alum told Fox News in a recent interview.

Boy Meets World alum Maitland Ward isn't over her contentious appearance on the latest episode of series rewatch podcast, Pod Meets World. In fact, she feels the heated discussion between herself and former costars (and the podcast's hosts) Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong was "orchestrated."

Maitland Ward, who made her name on the 1990s Disney-produced sitcom Boy Meets World, says she enjoys more industry respect now that she has branched out into pornographic filmmaking. The former starlet found success in seasons six and seven of Boy Meets World,

Maitland Ward says her adult film career has made people treat her with respect more than when she was a Disney star. In an interview with Fox, Ward reflected on how she transitioned into the adult film industry years after she starred as Rachel McQuire in the '90s TV show Boy Meets World.