Meryl Streep admits she was ‘annoyed’ by co-star on cult classic film

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1 May 2026 • 5:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Meryl Streep has revealed a real-life rivalry with co-star Goldie Hawn during the filming of the 1992 cult classic Death Becomes Her.
  • Streep, known for her punctuality, expressed frustration over Hawn's consistent lateness to the set, a trait she found particularly annoying.
  • Despite Streep's annoyance, Hawn's charming demeanour meant she often “got away with” her tardiness, according to Streep's account in a Vanity Fair interview.
  • Streep clarified that despite the on-set “beef”, they had “a great laugh” shooting the film and remain friends to this day.
  • The black comedy, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is celebrated for the hilarious dynamic between its lead performers and earned an Oscar for its visual effects.

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