How Rachel Ward went from Vogue cover model to farmhand at 60

The actor and director has had an unexpected second act as a farmer. A new documentary follows her “bloody crusade”.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Dec 15, 2023 – 10.58am

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achel Ward is not afraid of getting her hands dirty; a lucky thing considering the erstwhile director and actor now spends her days turning soil, cleaning out truck beds and driving the odd tractor. Ward, at the age of 60, has become a farmhand.

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.