Maitland Ward

Born in Long Beach, California, Maitland Ward (real name Ashley Maitland Welkos) began her career as Jessica Forrester on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, which she appeared on from 1994 to 1996. Ward guest starred on USA High, which aired from 1997 to 1999, and ABC’s Home Improvement in 1998 as well as in the 1997 television film Killing Mr. Griffin.

Ward went on to join Boy Meets World as Rachel McGuire in 1998 at the beginning of season 6 and remained part of the cast until the series’ final season in 2000. Ward has also appeared in other shows and films including 2000’s Dish Dogs and 2004’s White Chicks. After pursuing acting, Ward transitioned to become an adult film star.

Ward tied the knot with Terry Baxter in October 2006.