Meryl Streep reveals she 'had a beef' with 'Death Becomes Her' co-star Goldie Hawn
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Key Points:
- Meryl Streep revealed she had a playful on-set issue with Goldie Hawn during the filming of the 1992 movie "Death Becomes Her," mainly due to Hawn's habitual lateness contrasted with Streep's punctuality.
- Despite the initial tension, Streep described their time together as "silly and fabulous," emphasizing that there was no real conflict and that Hawn remains one of her close friends.
- Streep praised their co-star Bruce Willis for being a "gent" and very cooperative on set, despite his reputation for being difficult on other projects.
- "Death Becomes Her" was a box-office hit, debuting at No. 1 and grossing over $58 million domestically and $90 million internationally, later inspiring a Broadway musical comedy adaptation in 2024.
- The film’s storyline centers on a violent feud between Streep’s character Madeline and Hawn’s character Helen, competing over a plastic surgeon played by Willis.
