Maitland Ward Slams Sydney Sweeney'S 'Euphoria' Role As 'Disgusting And Vile'

Maitland Ward Speaks Out Against 'Euphoria'

Former Disney darling Maitland Ward isn't mincing words when it comes to Sydney Sweeney's latest scenes in 'Euphoria.' In a candid chat with TMZ, Ward voiced her disapproval of Sweeney's portrayal of an OnlyFans model, calling the scenes "disgusting and vile." The 49-year-old, known for her role in 'Boy Meets World' and now active in the adult film industry, took particular issue with the imagery of Sweeney's character Cassie, which she feels crossed some serious lines.

"There's all sorts of stuff that you can't do," Ward insisted. "The whole child-baby thing is so disgusting … You just can't go into that whole underage thing like that."

Ward highlighted how these scenes go against the guidelines of OnlyFans, emphasizing that the platform doesn't allow any content that might hint at pedophilia. "You don't want pedophilia anywhere near pornography," she later added, warning that such violations could get creators kicked off the platform.

Representation of OnlyFans Under Fire

Ward isn't just upset about the scenes themselves but also how they portray OnlyFans creators. She accuses 'Euphoria' of mocking the community rather than celebrating it. According to Ward, the show reduces the hard work of many content creators to a "circus act" and "freak show," setting back real sex workers by reinforcing damaging stereotypes.

"Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal of an OnlyFans creator is setting sex workers back," Ward passionately stated. "This show is treating sex work like a circus act, a freak show. It's completely out of touch."

Ward's Journey and Her Perspective on Hollywood

Reflecting on her own journey from child star to adult actor, Ward describes Hollywood's tendency to treat young actors as products, molded to fit a particular image. Her experience as a child actress, from roles in 'The Bold and the Beautiful' to 'Boy Meets World,' was fraught with pressures to conform.

Ward shares that she feels more respected in the adult film industry compared to her earlier Hollywood experiences. "I really got a lot of positivity overall," she noted, recounting how her transition was met with unexpected support rather than criticism.

Ward's vocal stance and personal story continue to stir up conversations about the portrayal of sex work in entertainment and the realities faced by those who choose that path.