Checking In with Vixen Media Group Contract Star Maitland Ward

"I’m fantastic! It’s always so nice talking with you and your readers! Awards season was amazing and now I’m really excited for all the new scenes and projects coming up."

"Thank you so much! You know, it felt so natural and right to make this long term commitment. Vixen has been my home since the beginning of my adult journey, and they’ve always been so supportive of me. This is the biggest contract they’ve ever had, so I am so honored by that, and so excited about the possibilities ahead."

"Vixen is the standard bearer when it comes to top quality and Deeper is the crown jewel when it comes to filmmaking . That's what drew me to them in the first place. I knew that was where I could make the kind of projects I wanted to, stuff that I was really excited about. They’ve always supported and encouraged me in taking risks with my art and afforded me the opportunity to play the kind of roles I’ve always wanted to play. For example with Muse, Kayden [Kross] wrote this character and script for me that is so brilliant and now we’ve made this into a multi-season Netflix quality series. It’s the first of its kind for both porn and mainstream. Vixen has been there every step of the way, supporting us in this and so many other amazing projects. I can’t imagine something this groundbreaking happening with any other team. And plus, they’re family to me. It’s a good feeling going to work with people who have your back and you love."

"What an honor it was to win such a big award with Pressure, who is such an immensely talented performer and truly one of the sweetest and funniest guys. I absolutely loved working with him. It was such an intense scene and we both gave everything to it. He was someone I could really trust, and I knew that from the first minutes of the scene when we both crashed straight into the coffee and donuts set up on the table. Our sleeves were soaked but we just kept going. At one point we broke a metal folding chair in half. Never stopped us. At another point we nearly took down a wall. The intensity of that scene was off the charts. I’m really proud it was part of the Mistress Maitland series, and to win fir that is such an honor. I’m so looking forward to working with him again in the future."

"I can’t even put into words what winning Best Actress meant to me. When they call your name it’s such a mix of absolute elation and emotion. I was so humbled and proud. I never ever ever expect to win, so I’m always knocked off my seat in the best possible way when it happens. Like I said in my speech, people say to me how much I’ve given as an actress to this industry, but this industry has completely given me so much as an actress. I never thought back in my Hollywood days that I’d ever be able to play the roles I’m playing, let alone win awards for them. I’m just so grateful and honored that my work has been recognized in such a big way. My heart is so full."

"I was so excited by that award! Mistress Maitland was a project that meant so much to me, and one that the fans responded to so enthusiastically. She’s taken on a life of her own and her universe is expanding. The DVD has been sold out I don’t know how many times. Kayden wrote this amazing dark, twisted character for me. A role I could really sink my teeth into and rip out the flesh. She’s so diabolical and cunning, and everything she does without apology. She’s the most twisted and fearless character I’ve ever played and I just love her. There’s something about the fact that she’s so raw and honest and gives no apology for who she is that I think draws people to her. Nothing is off limits for her and that’s what makes her so intriguing. It was so amazing to have this one win."

"I want to continue to push boundaries and challenge myself. I never like to sit still. Being too comfortable means you losing edge. And I never want to do that. This will be a year of huge projects and big showcase firsts for me. I want things that I do to be unexpected. I want to push limits."

"Well, I won’t divulge all the secrets, but you can definitely expect a huge second season of Muse, and also of Mistress Maitland. I’m so excite about what Kayden and I have planned for those! Kayden’s script for Muse is going to be epic. I can’t wait for you guys to see it. And then, per my new contract, I’ll be developing my own projects for the other brands at Vixen. You’ll definitely see me in new lights. They are so supportive of me creatively, so they has me really excited. There’s something coming that fans of my mainstream work will love! And also scenes that I’m writing that will showcase me in ways you’ve never imagined—well, maybe in ways that you’ve only imagined."

"I’m just so excited to start filming Muse 2 shortly, and the other projects I’ve been creating. Plus, I have some big announcements coming up in the next few months about some mainstream projects I’ve been working on that will bridge mainstream and adult in a big way."

"I have such love and gratitude for my wonderful fans. I always say I’d be nowhere without them, and that’s completely true. They’ve been marching with me since day one. They always show up and support me, and I love them so much for all they do. I can’t thank them enough. I can just promise that I’ll always give them my all and my best."