Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts Clash Over August: Osage County Ending – Streep Swears Off Future Collaborations (Video)

In a surprising turn of events, August: Osage County, hailed as one of this year's finest films, has become embroiled in controversy.

According to an insider, Julia Roberts allegedly manipulated the film's ending to ensure that she had the final, memorable scene, replacing her co-star Meryl Streep.

This action reportedly angered Streep to such an extent that she declared she would never work with Roberts again.

Initially, the movie concluded with a poignant shot of Meryl gazing sadly at Julia's departing car.

However, the National Enquirer claims that this ending did not resonate well with test audiences.

This opened the door for Julia to approach director John Wells, suggesting a more heart-wrenching and nostalgic conclusion by incorporating her own scene.

Consequently, Meryl's scene was omitted, with Julia taking center stage.

In this battle, Julia emerged victorious while Meryl felt slighted.

As a result of this alleged dispute, Meryl was noticeably absent from the Toronto International Film Festival.

Despite initial speculation that her absence was due to illness, critics present at the festival lauded Meryl's exceptional performance, along with her co-stars Julia, Juliette Lewis, Ewan McGregor, and Dermot Mulroney.

Furthermore, Julia expressed nothing but admiration for Meryl's dedication and professionalism, stating to the NY Daily News, “It was an honor and a dream to know and work with Meryl.”

Rumors now suggest that Meryl is a frontrunner for next year's Best Actress Oscar, while Julia stands a good chance of winning in the Supporting Actress category.

Regardless of the truth behind these claims, the Enquirer's story has undeniably generated significant publicity for the film.

It is difficult to imagine Meryl becoming embroiled in a petty dispute over the ending of her own film.

As a seasoned veteran and professional, she possesses an intricate understanding of the industry, making it unlikely that such a trivial matter would ruffle her feathers.

Moreover, Meryl's immense popularity and respect within the industry make it highly improbable that anyone would jeopardize her chances of winning the Oscar.

Ultimately, Meryl remains the favorite to triumph.

Will you be watching August: Osage County?

I certainly will.

See you at the cinema.