Actors Who Have Portrayed Blessed Mother Mary Since 2001 - Vanessa Benavente - Noa Cohen - Maia Morgenstern - Roma Downey - Keisha Castle-Hughes

 

Looking back since the year 2001, we reflect on the actors and their films or series, who have had the grace to play our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary.  Who is your favorite? 

Let's first reflect on Vanessa Benavente whose exquisite tender portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary in the groundbreaking series, "The Chosen," has captivated the hearts of millions around the world. Over the first five seasons, many scenes featuring Vanessa Benavente and Jonathan Roumie have become iconic with repeat viewings sought by many for inspiration. Can an Emmy nomination be forthcoming? 

Now, let's go back to 2004 with the film, "The Passion of Christ," which introduced us to the relatively unknown, Maia Morgenstern who played an unforgettable grief-stricken, tormented Blessed Virgin Mother Mary.  Her empathic anguish broke the hearts of millions.

Here is a wikipedia link to Maia Morgenstern's background. 

Now, we turn to the film, "Son of God," (2014) starring Roma Downey as the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary and Diogo Morgado as Jesus Christ. 

Here is a wikipedia link to Roma Downey's background.

Now, let's turn to the film, Mary (2024), starring Noa Cohen as the Blessed Virgin Mary which traces her life from childhood through the birth of Jesus. 

Here is a wikipedia link on Noa Cohen's background.

Let's now turn to the film, "The Nativity Story" (2006), starring Keisha Castle-Hughes as the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. 

Here is a wikipedia link to Keisha Castle-Hughes' background. 

We have been blessed with all the above actors who have given remarkable performances. We must support all who have the courage and grace to portray our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. What are your thoughts? 

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