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Meryl Streep is looking back on one of her most beloved films, and sharing a candid admission about her time working with Goldie Hawn.
While revisiting her career in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actress reflected on the making of the 1992 dark comedy Death Becomes Her, revealing she "had a beef" with her co-star during filming.
"Goldie was always late to set," Streep recalled, adding with a laugh that she herself is "always on time, and annoying."
Still, any tension was softened by Hawn's charm. Streep remembered her co-star arriving in a red convertible, often rushing in apologetically while winning over the crew. "Everyone thought she was so cute," she said. "So yes, I had a beef, but she was adorable."
Despite the minor frustration, Streep described the overall experience as joyful and filled with laughter. The actresses, who played rivals competing for youth and romance, built a lasting friendship behind the scenes.
"We just laughed all the time," Streep said, praising Hawn as "one of my buddies" and even calling her "the best laugher in America."
The film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, follows two women who take a mysterious potion promising eternal youth, only to find themselves locked in a surreal and escalating feud. Bruce Willis co-stars as the plastic surgeon caught between them.
Streep also had warm words for Willis, describing him as "divine" and recalling how much fun the trio had on set. "He was such a gent and completely willing to be ridiculous," she said.
Not every aspect of filming was enjoyable, however. Streep pointed to the demanding visual effects work, including wearing restrictive green bodysuits — as particularly exhausting, calling the process "excruciating."
Even so, the film became a box-office hit and later gained cult status, with audiences continuing to embrace its sharp humor and over-the-top performances.
Over the years, Streep said she and Hawn have often laughed about their experience. Whatever "beef" once existed, it's long gone , replaced by admiration and enduring friendship.
