Maitland Ward discusses child stardom in upcoming Hollywood Demons episode

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 26

Ward, 49, reveals in an exclusive interview how she was treated as a 'product' and sexualized as a minor on sets like Boy Meets World and The Bold and the Beautiful.
She describes the factory-like environment of 1990s Hollywood, where young actors, especially women, were molded to fit a 'twisted male gaze' and pressured into provocative roles, often without realizing the implications.
Ward, now a successful adult film star and author, says sharing her story is therapeutic and aims to empower others facing similar pressures, highlighting the importance of examining Hollywood's treatment of young talent for future generations.

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