The term 'WARD OF 'GONE GIRL'' is referring to the character Sela Ward, who played the role of Ellen Abbott in the 2014 movie Gone Girl. Sela Ward is an American actress and former fashion model who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. She is best known for her roles in Once and Again, Sisters, and House. In Gone Girl, she plays the role of a news anchor who covers the story of Nick Dunne's missing wife, Amy Dunne.