Private Parts Unknown: Sex & Love Around the World

Rewriting the Narrative: Maitland Ward on "Boy Meets World," Pre-MeToo Misogyny & "How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood"


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For the 180th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes author, actress, and adult film star Maitland Ward, who is best known for her role as Rachel on the 1990s TV show Boy Meets World.

Maitland Ward shares her journey from Long Beach native to Hollywood up-and-comer and, eventually, adult entertainment actress, including the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry's pre-MeToo misogyny, the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Boy Meets World, and the pressures of conforming to Disney's strict (double) standards. Maitland opens up about how she reclaimed her identity and sexuality through writing and adult content, ultimately finding empowerment in her career transition, which allowed her to embrace her bisexuality and take full control of her image and livelihood. 

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  • Follow Maitland on Instagram @maitlandward
  • Follow Maitland on Twitter/X @MaitlandWardx

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