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Goldie Hawn reacts to Meryl Streep saying she had ‘beef’ with her on the set of ‘Death Becomes Her’

Nbcwashington · · 392 words · By Liz Calvario l TODAY
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What to know about Goldie Hawn reacts to Meryl Streep saying she had ‘beef’ with her on the set of ‘Death Becomes Her’

Goldie Hawn knows it’s all fun and games when it comes to her friendship with Meryl Streep.

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What happened

Goldie Hawn knows it’s all fun and games when it comes to her friendship with Meryl Streep.

Why it matters

In an interview with Vanity Fair released April 30, Streep, 76, rewatched scenes from her famous films, including 1992’s “Death Becomes Her.” Recalling her time on set with Hawn, the Oscar winner shared that she had “beef” with her co-star for always running…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: ““I think I’m 15 minutes late to everything,” Hawn told “Entertainment Tonight” in an interview shared May 6.”
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The specific quote about being '15 minutes late to everything' is reported by Particle, but not independently corroborated by other sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer.[1] She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldie_Hawn
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web search NEUTRAL — She admitted she is often about 15 minutes late to most things and teased that Streep might simply be too early. Meryl Streep first raised the anecdote in an April 30 Vanity Fair interview, recalling …
https://particle.news/story/goldie-hawn-says-streep-beef-ove…
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldie Hawn is sharing an emotional story from her past that she says still moves her deeply even decades later. The Oscar-winning actress opened up about what she describes as an encounter with alien…
https://www.objectivist.co/2026/05/goldie-hawn-describes-her…
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Claim 2: “In an interview with Vanity Fair released April 30, Streep, 76, rewatched scenes from her famous films, including 1992’s “Death Becomes Her.””
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Multiple sources (Particle, AOL) confirm that Meryl Streep raised this anecdote in a Vanity Fair interview released on April 30. Wikipedia confirms her birth date (June 22, 1949), making her 74 or 75 depending on the exact date of the interview, though the claim says 76. However, the core event of the interview and the film 'Death Becomes Her' is well-documented.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Louisa Jacobson Gummer (born June 12, 1991) is an American actress. The youngest child of actress Meryl Streep, she graduated from the Yale School of Drama with an MFA in acting. She is known for star…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_Jacobson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Recognized as one of the most versatile performers of her era, Streep is noted for her technical precision, command of dialects,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep is an American actress who has had an extensive career in film, television, and stage. She made her stage debut in 1975 with The Public Theater production of Trelawny of the 'Wells'. She …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep_on_screen_and_sta…
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Claim 3: “This story first appeared on TODAY.com.”
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Two independent cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly state 'This story first appeared on TODAY.com'.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This story first appeared on TODAY.com
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This story first appeared on TODAY.com.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/best-plant-based-p…
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Claim 4: “In “Death Becomes Her,” Streep’s Madeline and Hawn’s Helen go head-to-head, vying for the same man, plastic surgeon Ernest, portrayed by Bruce Willis.”
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Wikipedia and IMDb both confirm the plot of 'Death Becomes Her', including the roles of Meryl Streep (Madeline), Goldie Hawn (Helen), and Bruce Willis (Ernest).
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web search NEUTRAL — Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American surrealist [3] black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis and written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan. The film stars Meryl Streep, Goldi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Becomes_Her
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web search NEUTRAL — Death Becomes Her: Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini. Two women vie for a man and the secret of eternal beauty.
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0104070/
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web search NEUTRAL — Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American satirical black comedy fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and scripted by David Koepp and Martin Donovan. The film focuses on a childish pair of rivals who d…
https://movies.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Becomes_Her
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Claim 5: “the Oscar winner shared that she had “beef” with her co-star for always running late.”
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Both Particle and AOL report that Meryl Streep mentioned having 'beef' with Goldie Hawn due to her tardiness on the set of 'Death Becomes Her'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hawn has said that she has no plans to marry Russell, stating that she "would have been long divorced if [she'd] been married," and that she and Russell chose to stay together and they do not feel tha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldie_Hawn
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web search NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis and Goldie Hawn PerthNow.Meryl Streep first raised the anecdote in an April 30 Vanity Fair interview, recalling Hawn’s frequent late arrivals and a red convertible she drove…
https://particle.news/story/goldie-hawn-says-streep-beef-ove…
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web search NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn haven’t always been on the same wavelength — despite their decades-long friendship.
https://www.aol.com/articles/meryl-streep-reveals-she-had-02…
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Claim 6: “she had a red convertible, I remember, and she’d drive herself to set.”
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The detail about the red convertible is mentioned in the Particle search result as part of Streep's anecdote, but it is not independently verified by other distinct sources provided in the evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldie is an animated children's television series created by Emily Brundige for Apple TV+ [3] based on her 2019 short film of the same name. Produced by Li'l Toughy and Apple Studios with animation p…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldie_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — Scheduling, reminders, payments and more. Grow your business and reduce no-shows with Goldie, the trusted choice of 150,000 beauty professionals worldwide.
https://heygoldie.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Goldie is known for its authentic details: high ceilings that lend an airy, expansive feel, original hardwood floors that gleam with history underfoot, and distinctive crown moldings that add an e…
https://www.zillow.com/apartments/seattle-wa/goldie/CkBW8m/
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Claim 7: ““The Devil Wears Prada 2” star said.”
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Cross-reference from Nbcwashington and web search results from Google News and Netflix Tudum confirm that a sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' is in development/production and that Meryl Streep is returning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shutterstock Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Shutterstock. Meryl Streep played the terrifying fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly. In 2006, the world was gifted one of the most quota…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyk31z2zxyo
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web search NEUTRAL — ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Review: Meryl Streep- and Anne Hathaway-Starring Sequel Is the Fast Fashion of Movies.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 Movies Starring The Devil Wears Prada Twosome, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. A sequel?
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/meryl-streep-anne-hat…
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Claim 8: “Hawn, 80, was then asked what she thought about Streep’s comment, confirming that she tends to not be on time.”
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Particle confirms that Goldie Hawn admitted she is often late. While the specific age '80' is not explicitly confirmed in the provided snippets (though she was born in 1945, making her 78 or 79), the confirmation of her tardiness is corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldie Hawn is dancing on a yacht, or she's hiking in Aspen with Kurt Russell, or she's basically glowing on a red carpet next to Kate Hudson. It’s a Hollywood mystery that defies the usual laws of bi…
https://facol.br/goldie-hawn-age-why-she-still-matters-in-20…
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web search NEUTRAL — Goldie Hawn is sharing an emotional story from her past that she says still moves her deeply even decades later. The Oscar-winning actress opened up about what she describes as an encounter with alien…
https://www.objectivist.co/2026/05/goldie-hawn-describes-her…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2003, she founded The Hawn Foundation, where she taught children the Buddhist technique of mindfulness training. Family life. She began a long standing relationship with Overboard co-star Kurt Russ…
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/goldie-hawn.html
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