Maitland Ward, the actress who charmed audiences as Rachel McGuire on 'Boy Meets World,' is making headlines for a dramatic career shift and a jaw-dropping income revelation. While she once earned $20,000 to $25,000 per episode on the beloved sitcom, Ward has now disclosed that her monthly earnings on OnlyFans have soared into the six-figure range. Talk about a glow-up!
“I am creating this brand. I can make it go for as long as I want it to go,” Ward expressed, highlighting her control over her current career path.
Despite the steady income from her acting days, Ward recalls the lack of job security. "I didn’t have all the guarantees," she shared, reflecting on the constant uncertainty of her early career. Now, with OnlyFans, she feels empowered and in charge of her destiny.
Ward's journey from television to adult content was not just about financial gain, but also personal empowerment. Having previously appeared on 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' she transitioned to OnlyFans in 2019, later sharing her experiences in her memoir, 'Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me From Hollywood.'
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Ward described her new venture as a journey of self-discovery. "It's really a story of self-discovery and finding who you are as an authentic person," she said, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of her story. Yet, she also looked back on the challenges of her youth in Hollywood, where she felt like a product in a factory.
Ward didn't mince words when discussing the pressures of Hollywood, especially on young women. "I think it was such a factory kind of environment," Ward commented, noting how actors were treated as products. She also criticized the industry's contradictory demands on women, citing Britney Spears as an example of the pressures to maintain a certain image.
Reflecting on her experiences, Ward noted how the industry’s expectations were troubling. "We all just thought it was normal," she said, but with age and hindsight, she sees the deeper issues. Now, Ward is not only in charge of her career but is also speaking out about the industry's past failings, offering a fresh perspective on her own evolution.