Meryl Streep is looking back with humor on her time filming Death Becomes Her, revealing that she once had what she jokingly calls a “beef” with co-star Goldie Hawn during production.
Speaking in a recent interview, Streep said the tension wasn’t anything serious, but mostly came down to very different work habits on set. She described herself as strictly punctual, while noting that Hawn often arrived late to filming, something that occasionally tested her patience at the time.
Streep recalled that Hawn would show up in a relaxed, carefree way that everyone else found charming, joking that even when she was running behind, she still managed to win people over easily. That contrast, she said, is what led to her lighthearted frustration back then.
Despite that, Streep was clear that any past friction didn’t last. She spoke warmly about Hawn, calling her “adorable,” a “buddy,” and praising her infectious energy and sense of humor on set. She also credited Hawn with bringing joy to long and physically demanding shoot days, especially during the film’s more complex special effects scenes.
The two actors famously played rivals in the 1992 dark comedy Death Becomes Her, a cult favorite that went on to become a major box office success and later inspired a Broadway adaptation.
Looking back, Streep emphasized that what remains strongest isn’t any disagreement, but the laughter and chemistry they shared while making the film.#newsafro_
