Maria Schneider (actress) miniseries "Jesus of Nazareth" (1979), in which Schneider said she did not feel right for the part of Mary, mother of Jesus, though later regretted missing out on this opportunity and instead eventually appeared in Zeffirelli's 1996 film "Jane Eyre" in a brief appearance as Bertha Mason. The 1970s were turbulent years for Schneider, marked by drug addiction, overdoses, and a suicide attempt. Schneider said that she disliked the instant fame accorded to her from "Last Tango in Paris". She suffered abuse and began taking drugs. By the 1980s, however, her life had improved: Schneider died of breast cancer on
Anna Maria Horsford in the 2013 film "A Madea Christmas". She portrayed Helen on the BET sitcom "Reed Between the Lines". Horsford currently has a recurring role as Vivienne Avant on "The Bold and the Beautiful". For the role, she was nominated for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series in the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards. On October 29, 2011, Horsford was awarded the title of Ambassador of Tourism of Antigua. Anna Maria Horsford Anna Maria Horsford (born March 6, 1948) is an American actress, known for her performances in television comedies. Horsford is best known for her roles as Thelma Frye