“Too cerebral and over-reliant on technique.” Winner of 3 Oscars was Katharine Hepburn’s “least favourite actress onscreen”

Katherine Hepburn, a four-time Oscar winner and iconic figure in cinema, has played numerous roles throughout her career that have left an indelible mark on film history. There’s little debate when it comes to her exceptional talent, as she stands alongside great actresses like Meryl Streep without question. Interestingly, Hepburn reportedly did not hold Streep in high regard personally.

Although Meryl Streep was highly acclaimed for her acting abilities, Hepburn didn’t express sympathy towards her performances, instead accusing her of being overly mechanical. This revelation comes from the biography “Kate Remembered,” written by Scott Berg and published in 2003 (as detailed in Far Out Magazine).

Hepburn was said to think Streep was “too cerebral and over-reliant on technique.”

Meryl Streep was not Hepburn’s preferred actress in films. As she spoke, she mimicked the sound of gears turning within Streep’s mind by saying “click, click, click.

Hepburn accumulated an impressive 4 Oscars and previously held the record for most Academy Award nominations, with a total of 12. However, Meryl Streep surpassed this record in later years, earning herself 21 Oscar nominations.

In response to Hepburn’s stern comments, Streep gracefully acknowledged Hepburn during her acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004, modestly conceding that there were numerous gifted actresses in the film industry who deserved the award before her. She also counted Hepburn among those talented women. (via Stylist)

I’m not trying to offend luck, but it seemed unusual. It felt as though I had jumped ahead in line, unexpectedly standing beside icons like Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn, and Katharine Hepburn. Can someone explain how this turned out?

Regardless of how they view themselves, there’s no denying that both actresses are exceptionally gifted artists who have significantly impacted the film industry.

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2025-05-23 14:32