Goldie Hawn responds to Meryl Streep’s ‘beef’ claims over Death Becomes Her
The actresses starred together in the 1992 cult classic alongside Bruce Willis
Goldie Hawn has playfully responded to comments made by her former co-star Meryl Streep, who recently claimed she once had “beef” with Hawn due to her habit of arriving late on the set of their 1992 film Death Becomes Her.
Streep, who starred alongside Hawn in the cult comedy-horror alongside Bruce Willis, had previously joked that Hawn’s tardiness was a recurring frustration during production, though she emphasized that the two ultimately became close friends.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Hawn addressed the remarks with humour, admitting she was “15 minutes late to everything” during that period.
“I think I was 15 minutes late to everything I do. I mean, honestly, it's unbelievable,” the 80-year-old actress said.
Hawn added that any tension from the set was long behind them, noting that she and Streep have remained close friends for decades.
“It is our joke,” she explained, suggesting that Streep may have simply been “too early” rather than her being too late.
She went on to laugh off the dynamic, adding that sometimes being early can make others appear late when they are simply not yet ready.
Streep recently revisited the behind-the-scenes memories in a Vanity Fair interview, where she described Hawn as “adorable” but jokingly confirmed she once had a “beef” over punctuality.
“She was always late to set,” Streep said, recalling Hawn arriving in a red convertible with her hair undone, prompting crew members to excuse the delays because of her charm.
Despite the lighthearted frustration, Streep emphasized that their relationship remained strong, saying, “I loved her. I love her. She’s one of my buddies.”
The Oscar-winning actress also reflected on their time filming Death Becomes Her, describing the experience as one of the most memorable of her career.
The 1992 film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, followed two rivals who drink a mysterious potion granting eternal youth, leading to darkly comedic consequences.
Streep also praised Willis, calling him “divine” to work with despite his reputation at the time, adding that he brought humour and generosity to the set.