Boy Meets World’s Maitland Ward Details Set Up Danielle Fishel Feud

Boy Meets World's Maitland Ward Details Set Up Danielle Fishel Feud

As a devoted fan of Maitland Ward and her illustrious career, I can’t help but be intrigued by the tales from her time on Boy Meets World. It’s fascinating to see how she navigated the complex dynamics of the set, particularly the perceived rivalry with Danielle Fishel that never materialized beyond initial apprehension.


There were no problems when Girl met Girl. 

Nevertheless, when Maitland Ward became part of the cast for the final two seasons on Boy Meets World, as Rachel, it seemed like the show’s producers, including creator Michael Jacobs, were attempting to cultivate a rivalry between her and Danielle Fishel (Topanga).

In a private conversation with TopMob News, Rachel shared her thoughts, “Many assumed Danielle wouldn’t like me since I was the newcomer, but surprisingly, she wasn’t unkind towards me. It’s peculiar how some might have predicted otherwise.

In my own recollection, the show’s producers persistently echoed, “Well, she might not take a liking to you since you’re the newcomer, you’re tall, and apparently, you’re considered the attractive one.

The lead actress from “The White Chicks” movie, who has since thrived in the adult entertainment field, clarified that her producers’ remarks were not malicious, but rather a casual observation suggesting that women often don’t get along well with one another or tend to compete.

As for what it was like when she and Danielle finally met? 

In her memoir, “My Escape from Hollywood: Unapologetic, Unfiltered and Unashamed,” Maitland, 47, stated that she didn’t appear to dislike him. On the contrary, they found common ground in unexpected areas such as their fondness for Chihuahuas and pet rats. However, despite our friendship growing stronger, a part of me remained cautious and suspicious of her intentions towards me, which can be traced back to Michael’s initial warnings.

The actress from “The Bold and Beautiful” additionally disclosed that her appearance on “Boy Meets World” in 1997 marked a fresh phase, labeled as “the college years,” because, in her viewpoint, the series aimed to match the popularity of “Friends.

Boy Meets World's Maitland Ward Details Set Up Danielle Fishel Feud

During this period, Maitland noticed that the women on set—including herself, Danielle, and Trina McGee (who portrayed Angela)—were often confined to typical roles. She characterized herself as “the bold one,” while she referred to Danielle, aged 43, as “the favored one,” and Trina, aged 55, as “the mature one.

Reflecting on the series, which concluded in 2000 following seven seasons, she recognizes now how significantly that TV box molded her character.

Reflecting on our past endeavors with TopMob News, I acknowledged my role as the more sensual character. In hindsight, it’s amusing to revisit those episodes, particularly considering how often I became the focus of sexual humor. At the moment, I didn’t perceive it in a fetishistic or explicitly sexual light, but viewing it now, I find myself thinking, ‘If I had done that without clothes, it might have been quite lucrative on OnlyFans.’ You understand, right?

Maitland doesn’t harbor bitter feelings about her past on “Boy Meets World,” instead, she cherishes her lasting friendship with star Ben Savage and considers her relationship with the show’s creator as “wonderful.” This positive sentiment is strengthened after their conversation about the topics she addressed in her memoir, which he initiated by reaching out to her.

She commented, “He got a lot of praise from me for calling and talking with me for over an hour and a half. We managed to discuss several important matters. He was incredibly supportive.

TopMob News reached out to Michael Jacobs for comment but has not yet heard back. 

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2024-10-05 18:17