…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.
Former Disney actress Maitland Ward, who turned to adult film in 2019, has signed a two-year extension to her contract with Vixen Media Group.
The 46-year-old Californian will continue to represent the Deeper brand, while featuring in upcoming projects for VMG’s other studio brands.
Ward has previously appeared in VMG films, including Drive, Muse 1 and 2, Drift, and Mistress Maitland.
Since joining the company, she has won 17 awards, including both Best Acting and Best Boy/Girl scene at both the AVN and Xbiz awards.
Ward expressed her excitement about the new deal, saying she was “beyond thrilled” to be part of more “monumental, groundbreaking projects” with VMG.
She added that she is looking forward to working with Kayden Kross, the director of Deeper, across all the studios.
VMG director Kross also praised Ward, stating that she is synonymous with Deeper and “the inspiration for its direction”.
Analysis and Commentaries
Maitland Ward’s contract extension with Vixen Media Group shows that she is a valuable asset to the company.
Ward has a significant following among adult film viewers, as evidenced by her numerous industry awards.
Her success highlights the potential for performers to build long-term, lucrative careers in the industry.
Ward’s case is also noteworthy because of her background as a mainstream actress, which she abandoned in favour of adult film.
It shows that performers from all walks of life can transition to the industry and thrive.
The fact that Ward is also on OnlyFans indicates that she is taking advantage of various platforms to monetise her brand.
This trend of performers building a personal brand across multiple platforms is becoming increasingly common in the adult film industry.
It allows performers to maintain control over their content and revenue streams, which is particularly important given the ongoing debates around the ethics of the industry.
Ward’s contract extension with Vixen Media Group is a significant development in her career and a testament to her success in the adult film industry.
It also highlights the potential for performers to build lucrative careers in the industry and maintain control over their content and revenue streams.