Kramer vs. Kramer
Things came to fruition when Hoffman and Streep were in the middle of a very intense fighting scene. In the heat of the moment, Hoffman actually slapped Streep across the face, which was not scripted. Cast and crew alike were completely shocked, and Meryl was stunned into silence. The two finished the film, but Hoffman and Streep remain on bad terms to this day. It is rumored that Meryl even wanted to quit acting due to the event...
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