Meryl Streep is looking back at the making of the 1992 dark comedy 'Death Becomes Her' and sharing a playful complaint about co-star Goldie Hawn. During a recent conversation about her career, the Oscar-winning actor recalled that timing was the source of their brief on-set friction. According to Page Six, Streep said Hawn’s habit of arriving late stood out because she was the exact opposite. Even so, the memory came with affection, not resentment, and painted a lively picture of a production built on comic chemistry.
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Meryl Streep Says Goldie Hawn Was Late to Set
Streep explained that Hawn’s late arrivals became a running issue while they were making the film. “Goldie, she was always late to set,” said Streep according to Page Six. She contrasted that with her own punctual routine, then added that Hawn’s charm made it hard for anyone to stay annoyed for long. Streep remembered Hawn driving herself in a red convertible and rushing in with an apologetic energy that won people over. That mix of frustration and affection turned the whole thing into a funny memory rather than a real feud.
Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep Turned Tension Into Laughs
Any talk of a feud quickly gave way to Streep’s warmer memories of working with Hawn. She described their time together as “silly and fabulous” and made clear that the tension never lasted. “We just laughed,” Streep told Vanity Fair. She also praised Hawn’s famous laugh, saying it was so infectious that filming sometimes had to pause. Streep later clarified there is no actual bad blood between them and said Hawn is still one of her buddies. The anecdote adds another layer to a movie fans have continued to revisit for decades.
Bruce Willis Earned High Praise From Streep
Streep also spoke fondly about Bruce Willis, who played the plastic surgeon caught between the two rivals in the film. As reported by Page Six, she called him a delight to work with despite the reputation he carried into the production. “Oh, Bruce was divine,” said Streep according to Page Six. She added that he was generous, funny, and fully willing to lean into the movie’s absurd tone. Her comments point to the chemistry that helped the film balance vanity, rivalry, and slapstick with a sharp comic edge.
The 1992 Film Still Holds a Strong Legacy
The movie followed actress Madeline Ashton, played by Streep, and former friend Helen Sharp, played by Hawn, as their rivalry spiraled around beauty, revenge, and immortality. Bruce Willis rounded out the central trio as the plastic surgeon tangled in their feud. The film opened at No. 1 at the box office and went on to earn more than 58.4 million domestically and 90.6 million internationally. Its afterlife has been just as strong, with the cult favorite finding new momentum in 2024 when it was adapted into a Broadway musical comedy.
