Award-winning actress and author shares her path from mainstream TV to adult entertainment in Investigation Discovery series

🎬 Premiere Date: April 20, 2026 | 9 p.m. ET/PT on ID | Streaming on HBO Max

Multifaceted actress, author, and cultural figure Maitland Ward returns to the small screen in Hollywood Demons Season 2, premiering Monday, April 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Investigation Discovery and streaming on HBO Max. The series explores the darker realities behind fame, with Ward sharing her perspective on the long shadow of early public visibility.

Known for her roles in The Bold and the Beautiful, Boy Meets World, and White Chicks, Ward brings insight into the journey from young performer to adult star. Her interview frames a larger conversation about identity, self-definition, and the challenges of growing up in the public eye.

“I’m grateful to be part of a series that’s willing to look beyond the surface,” Ward said. “My life and career have been shaped by choices I made for myself, and I’ve never been afraid to stand by them. If my story can add something thoughtful to the conversation about growing up in public and finding your own way, I’m honored to add my voice to it.”

Season 2 also examines stories tied to Matthew Perry, The Jerry Springer Show, Saved by the Bell, and 16 and Pregnant, continuing the series’ broader exploration of the pressures and fallout that accompany fame.

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📚 Learn more about her memoir:
Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood (Simon & Schuster)

About Maitland Ward

Maitland Ward is an award-winning actress, bestselling author, and cultural figure whose career spans daytime television, network sitcoms, adult film, and documentary storytelling. She redefined her public image in 2019 with a transition to adult entertainment, sparking conversation and cementing her as a mainstream crossover success.

Ward has earned 25 major industry awards since 2020, including AVN, XBIZ, and XMA honors, reflecting her versatility and influence across multiple media platforms. Her growing body of nonfiction work addresses identity, sexuality, personal agency, and the evolution of public perception around adult entertainment.

She currently resides in Los Angeles, continuing to develop scripted and unscripted projects across television, digital platforms, and publishing.

Sources: Investigation Discovery, Simon & Schuster, Maitland Ward Official Instagram