Marianna Bishop, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Roma Downey portray Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

In the 1991 miniseries 'A Woman Named Jackie,' Marianna Bishop, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Roma Downey take on the iconic role of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, depicting her life story up until the death of Aristotle Onassis. Roma Downey, reflecting on her casting, expressed her initial doubts about being a suitable choice for the role, stating, "I thought I was a strange choice because I didn't think I looked anything like her and I was Irish." Despite her reservations, Downey embraced the opportunity, with half of her wardrobe designed by Shelley Komarov. She acknowledged her long-standing admiration for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis but admitted to being unaware of the challenges Onassis faced during her childhood. Critics had mixed reviews of Downey's performance; Rick Kogan praised her for delivering a "surprisingly fine job in the demanding title role," while Howard Rosenberg criticized her portrayal for failing to penetrate the "thick glaze of superficiality." The miniseries was well-received overall, winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries in 1992, solidifying its place in television history as a significant biographical portrayal.