Rachel Ward: The Thorn Birds Star Who Found Fame, Love, and a New Life in Australia

Rachel Ward was not always guaranteed the role that would define her career. Yet when she stepped into the part of Meggie Cleary in the legendary miniseries The Thorn Birds, she became part of television history.

The British actress and former model built a career that has stretched across decades, moving from fashion magazines to major screen roles, and eventually to directing, producing, and advocacy work. Today, at 68, Ward lives in Australia with her husband, actor Bryan Brown, the man she met and fell in love with while filming The Thorn Birds.

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