Maitland Ward Opens Up About Lingering Feud With 'Boy Meets World' Co-Stars

Maitland Ward's Unresolved Feud

The bad blood hasn’t dried up for Maitland Ward, the former Disney star turned adult entertainer. Recently, she opened up about a lingering feud with her former 'Boy Meets World' co-stars, Danielle Fishel, Ryder Strong, and Will Friedle. The tensions apparently erupted during a podcast appearance last year.

“I still feel betrayed,” the actress confessed in a recent interview.

Ward has accused Danielle Fishel of setting her up for a heated confrontation during the 'Pod Meets World' episode back in February 2025. Despite the time that's passed, Ward still feels the sting of that encounter and the lack of communication since.

Falling Out on 'Pod Meets World'

The scuffle started on air when Danielle Fishel bluntly asked Ward, "Do you hate us?" referring to any friction during their time on the Disney Channel series 'Girl Meets World'. Ward, caught off guard, denied any hatred but pointed to Fishel's attitude as a source of tension.

“You had an attitude about it. There was some beef between us, and I didn’t get it,” Ward explained. Accusations flew as Ward claimed Fishel aimed for sensationalism to boost ratings, while Fishel countered that Ward sought publicity through drama.

Life Beyond 'Boy Meets World'

Years after leaving mainstream acting behind in 2007, Ward found new success in the adult film world, joining OnlyFans in 2019. Despite initial assumptions she would face backlash, Ward revealed that the move brought her more respect, even within Hollywood.

“I was going to be judged and raked across the coals, but I got so much positivity and I think it’s because I was so positive about it,” Ward shared with the New York Post last year.

Her memoir, "My Escape from Hollywood: Unapologetic, Unfiltered, and Unashamed," released in 2022, dives into her journey and newfound respect in her career.