A career that began on the catwalks
At just 16 years old, Rachel Ward chose to leave the school system to dedicate herself to modeling. Her poised bearing and perfect features quickly won over professionals.
She then graced the front pages of prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan.
Shortly afterwards, she settled in the United States and shot her first commercials, before moving on to the world of cinema.
It was in 1979 that she landed one of her first film roles. But her career would really take off a few years later.
The filming that changed everything
The triumph of The Thorn Birds brought him more than just glory. It also held a beautiful romantic surprise for him.
