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
Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role without prior nominations until 2010. Since then, the jury award is also awarded with prior nominations just like the original award which is now called Best Actress – Popular. Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role is an award given as part of its annual Gold Awards for TV serials, to recognize a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first awarded in 2007 under the title Best Actress in a Lead Role. A special award called Best Actor – Critics