She landed that role, which was her first ever acting role when she was 18 and still a junior in high school.
At the time, the city was seeing a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases, making Ward apprehensive about the prospect of getting hot and heavy on camera.
The 42-year-old is now making her debut in the adult film industry.
Just strip down, maybe slap some pasties on, and let your artist friend do their thing.