Meryl Streep said she once had a dispute with co-star Goldie Hawn while filming the 1992 [1] movie Death Becomes Her.
The revelation provides a rare glimpse into the professional frictions that can occur between A-list stars on high-pressure movie sets. While the tension was light-hearted, it highlights the clash between different working styles in the film industry.
Streep detailed the conflict in an interview published April 30, 2024 [3]. The actress, who was 76 [2] at the time of the interview, explained that the friction stemmed from Hawn's habitual lateness [4].
"I had a beef with her," Streep said.
Streep noted that her own commitment to punctuality clashed with Hawn's approach to timing. "I'm always on time, you know, and annoying. But she's late," Streep said.
Despite the frustration caused by the scheduling delays, Streep maintained a fondness for her co-star. "But she was so adorable," Streep said.
The dark-comedy fantasy film, released in 1992 [1], remains a cult classic. The tension described by Streep was centered on the set of that production, where the two actresses played rivals. This professional friction mirrored the on-screen competition between their characters, though the real-life conflict was rooted in logistics rather than plot.
“"I had a beef with her."”
This anecdote illustrates the common tension between 'method' or highly disciplined performers and those with more relaxed professional habits. In the context of big-budget studio filmmaking, where time is a primary cost driver, punctuality is often a point of contention that can create interpersonal friction even between actors who maintain a friendly personal rapport.
