Ashley Maitland Welkos (born February 3, 1977 [2]), known professionally as Maitland Ward, [1] is an American pornographic film performer and former actress. [3] She made her acting debut as Jessica Forrester on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (1994–1996).

Maitland Ward is an American actress, model, and internet personality. For Disney, she is most commonly known as Rachel McGuire from the hit prime time series Boy Meets World. Ward starred as Jessica Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful, …

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Maitland Ward (born Ashley Maitland Welkos, on February 3, 1977 in Long Beach, California). She began her career as "Jessica Forrester" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987), where she appeared for three years.

May 13, 2024 · Maitland Ward, a name synonymous with both wholesome childhood nostalgia and a later, unexpected career turn. Best known for her portrayal of Rachel McGuire on the beloved sitcom “Boy Meets World,” Ward has carved …

Jul 10, 2021 · Maitland was nominated in the Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actress – TV Drama Series in 1996. She was nominated in the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Female Newcomer in 1995.

Jun 28, 2024 · Despite having a positive experience on the soap opera, Maitland admitted she wanted a change when she left. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror US, she said: "I really had to reinvent myself in a way because I was a young woman and I wanted to see who I wanted to be in life and after the show.

Jan 18, 2023 · Veteran Bold and the Beautiful fans recall that Maitland Ward played ingenue Jessica Forrester, Eric’s niece from the Midwest, from 1994-96. After exiting the daytime drama, Ward became a series regular on Boy Meets World and appeared in the film White Chicks.

Sep 6, 2022 · Maitland Ward shares her journey of going from sitcom darling to porn star in her memoir “Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me From Hollywood."

Aug 29, 2022 · Forty-five year old former Boy Meets World star turned popular porn star Maitland Ward has found a really successful career since she left Hollywood. Next month, she’s releasing a book ...