LOS ANGELES—Maitland Ward has officially ranked as the top-grossing mainstream star across all regional comic cons nationwide for June 2025, following her headline appearance at Garden State Comic Fest in West Orange, New Jersey. At this event, she reunited with White Chicks co-star Anne Dudek for the first time since the movie's 2004 release.
Her rare public reunion with Dudek, who played her sister and partner-in-crime in the comedy classic, was a major highlight of the weekend, helping her gross nearly $20,000 from photo ops, merchandise, and autograph sales, according to regional event data. Other stars included Juliette Lewis, Ashley Eckstein, Taryn Manning, and Vanessa Angel.
Said Ward, "It’s really meaningful to be recognized in this way, especially among so many talented people who’ve built such strong connections with their fans. I’ve worked across a lot of different spaces, and to see that it resonates with people, and to connect with them in person, that’s what makes these events so special."
Her photo ops with fans dressed as their White Chicks characters became one of the event’s social media highlights across platforms.
With White Chicks 2 heading into pre-production in 2026, interest in future appearances is already building. Ward’s weekend at Garden State Comic Fest reaffirmed her status as one of the most in-demand names on the fan convention circuit.
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