Maitland Ward joins Blue’s Clues alum Steve Burns for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on the October 22 episode of his new podcast, Alive with Steve Burns.
The episode, “Why is Sex So Hard to Talk About?”, tackles shame, vulnerability and the lingering discomfort society has with open conversations about sex. Ward, who has built a thriving career across television, film and adult entertainment – offers her perspective on empowerment, authenticity and the freedom that comes with owning her story.
“Talking with Steve was a rare chance to really slow down and unpack the way we think and feel about sex. He created space for a meaningful, grown-up conversation about sex, shame and identity – things we all deal with but rarely say out loud. I’m proud to have been part of it.”
Ward’s appearance follows a busy year of high-profile projects, including her feature in A&E’s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes and the upcoming untitled HBO/Ample Entertainment documentary premiering February 2026. Both explore how she redefined her public image and became one of the few performers to successfully bridge the worlds of mainstream and adult entertainment.
Fans can find Ward’s episode of Alive with Steve Burns on quality platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
ABOUT MAITLAND WARD:
Maitland Ward is an award-winning actress, bestselling author and cultural figure whose career has spanned daytime television, network sitcoms, adult film and documentary storytelling. Known originally for her breakout roles in Boy Meets World, The Bold and the Beautiful and White Chicks, Ward redefined her public image in 2019 when she transitioned into adult entertainment – a move that sparked industry-wide conversation and ultimately positioned her at the forefront of mainstream crossover success.
Ward’s career bridges three major pillars of nonfiction credibility: A&E’s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes (mainstream cable docuseries), HBO/Ample’s Hollywood Demons (premium streaming documentary set for release in February 2026), and her bestselling memoir Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood (Simon & Schuster), which established her as a literary voice on identity, sexuality and reinvention. Together, these projects reflect her cultural relevance, commercial viability and storytelling power across platforms.
Since 2020, Ward has earned a total of 25 major industry awards, including AVN Awards. Ward is one of the few adult performers to be fully embraced by both mainstream and premium media outlets for her creative control, transparency and unfiltered voice. Her growing body of work in nonfiction reflects a shift in public values around sex work, ownership, and personal agency – and places her firmly in the cultural conversation about how stories are told and who gets to tell them.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to develop scripted and unscripted projects across television, digital platforms and publishing.