Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep clash during Death Becomes Her shoot
Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn recalled a long‑standing joking rivalry over punctuality during a Vanity Fair interview released April 30. Streep, 76, reflected on their time filming the 1992 comedy Death Becomes Her, noting that Hawn was frequently late to set because she drove herself in a red convertible. Streep described the playful tension and admitted that, despite the tardiness, their friendship remained strong.
Hawn, 80, confirmed in an Entertainment Tonight interview on May 6 that she is often about fifteen minutes late to appointments. She acknowledged the habit but said it does not hinder their working relationship, adding that the two have shared many jokes about the issue.
The two actresses discussed the film’s storyline, in which their characters vie for the same man, and praised each other’s talent. Streep highlighted Hawn’s distinctive laugh and called her friends jokingly “one of the best.”
Both actresses emphasized the longevity of their friendship, describing it as a source of laughter and mutual support. Their comments remain purely factual and limited to their personal experiences on the set of Death Becomes Her.