Rachel Hayward (born August 7, 1968) is a Canadian actress, known for her work as a series regular in Chris Carter's Harsh Realm (1999) for FOX and her leading role in the 2015 made for TV movie, Stolen Daughter (2015).
She landed her first acting role in the feature Breaking All the Rules (1985) at the age of 17. Her feature film and TV movie credits include Stranger in the Mirror, Under the Gun, Breaking All the Rules, Deadfire, She Woke Up Pregnant, Convergence, Knight Moves and the romantic comedy Apartment Hunting. In television she has starred as Florence in Chris Carter's series Harsh Realm and had a recurring role in Jake 2.0. She is remembered by many science fiction fans as the USAF Sergeant who is abducted by Apophis in the opening moments of the Stargate SG-1 pilot.
She has also appeared in Andromeda, Bliss, Cold Squad, First Wave, Highlander: The Series, Millennium, Mutant X, Sliders, The Dead Zone, The L Word, Tru Calling, Viper, Welcome to Paradox and Xena: Warrior Princess.
Watson
Detective Lestrade · (1 episode)
2025
A Reason for the Season
Claire Bedford
2024
Turner & Hooch
Dr. McDormand · (1 episode)
2021
Buddy Games
Cougar
2019
Over the Moon in Love
Charlotte Moore
2019
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Natalie Billings
2019
Made for You with Love
Katie's Mom
2019
Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder
Erica
2019
Wonder
Miranda's Mom
2017
Hearts of Christmas
Kate Miller
2016
A Firehouse Christmas
Lori Lawrence
2016
Autumn Dreams
Jessica Hancock
2015
Driven Underground
Molly Sanders
2015
Stolen Daughter
Martha Dixel
2015
UnREAL
Detective · (1 episode)
2015
Jingle All the Way 2
Maggie
2014
My Mother's Future Husband
Mitzi
2014
Played
Detective Swatek · (1 episode)
2013
Garage Sale Mystery
Customer
2013
12 Rounds 2: Reloaded
Roberta Shaw
2013
Motive
Olivia Dent · (1 episode)
2013
She Made Them Do It
Julia Rogers
2012
Comforting Skin
Tammie
2011
A Trusted Man
Laura Whiting
2011
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Sgt. Carol Weterings
2009
The Christmas Clause
Marcie
2008
While She Was Out
Lynn
2008
The Art of War II: Betrayal
Carlson
2008
Christmas in Wonderland
Judy Saunders
2007
Perfect Child
Dr. Ferrel
2007
Numb
Spinning Instructor
2007
Unthinkable
Susan Shaw
2007
Cleaverville
Andi
2007
Last Chance Cafe
Katie Stratton
2006
Augusta, Gone
Judy
2006
Supernatural
Tara · (1 episode)
2005
Supernatural
Sheriff Dignan · (1 episode)
2005
Battlestar Galactica
Blonde Woman · (1 episode)
2004
Deep Evil
Capt. O'Brien
2004
Tru Calling
Adrian Barnes · (1 episode)
2003
Jake 2.0
Valerie Warner · (5 episodes)
2003
Devil Winds
Karen Sowells
2003
Snow Queen
Amy
2002
Sightings: Heartland Ghost
Jamie
2002
Hellraiser: Hellseeker
Dr. Allison Dormere
2002
The Dead Zone
Alma / Rosemary · (1 episode)
2002
Cruel and Unusual
Kate
2002
Bliss
(1 episode)
2002
Mutant X
Christina · (1 episode)
2001
Cabin Pressure
Reece Robbins
2001
The Operative
Sonya
2001
Andromeda
Adulasia Stalin · (1 episode)
2000
Andromeda
Cory · (1 episode)
2000
Convergence
T.K. Wallace
2000
Call of the Wild
(13 episodes)
2000
The Call of the Wild
Adoley Thornton
2000
Apartment Hunting
Lola
2000
Harsh Realm
(9 episodes)
1999
The Fear: Resurrection
Trish
1999
Y2K
Panama
1999
First Wave
Susan Tannen · (1 episode)
1998
Voyage of Terror
Gina Reid
1998
Stargate SG-1
Carol Weterings · (1 episode)
1997
Stargate SG-1
Guard · (1 episode)
1997
Dead Fire
Alexa Stant
1997
Millennium
Angela · (1 episode)
1996
She Woke Up Pregnant
Jill Weitz
1996
Toe Tags
1996
The Final Cut
Barmaid Gabby
1995
Suspicious Agenda
Roxanne
1995
Sliders
Karen the Summoner · (1 episode)
1995
The Sea Wolf
Ann Treadwell
1994
Viper
Julianna 'Jolie' Morrow · (1 episode)
1994
Viper
Maureen Masters · (1 episode)
1994
A Stranger in the Mirror
Harriett
1993
Just One of the Girls
Ms. Glatt
1993
Highlander: The Series
The Duchess · (1 episode)
1992
Highlander: The Series
Delila · (1 episode)
1992
Knight Moves
Last Victim
1992
Palace Guard
(1 episode)
1991
Whispers
Woman in Morgue (uncredited)
1990
Xtro 2: The Second Encounter
Dr. Myers
1990
Breaking All the Rules
Angie
1985