10 More Actors Who Took Method Acting Way Too Far

Dustin Hoffman fully embraced the role of Ted Kramer, a father navigating the trials and tribulations of single parenthood, while filming Kramer vs. Kramer.

However, Hoffman's dedication towards the role reportedly ventured way too far.

According to journalist Michael Schulman in a Vanity Fair profile on Meryl Streep (Hoffman's co-star in Kramer vs. Kramer), Hoffman attempted to generate more emotion and increase the intensity of the elevator scene by taunting Streep about her recently-deceased boyfriend John Cazale, prompting Streep to leave the studio "in a rage."

Another instance reportedly saw Hoffman slap Streep across the face, unprovoked, while filming the opening scene, leaving a red mark. Hoffman's insults would also reach other cast members including seven-year-old Justin Henry, with Hoffman getting him to cry during a scene by telling him he may never see some of his crew member friends ever again.

This made Henry so upset that he reportedly couldn't stop sobbing after the scene was filmed.

Hoffman has admitted that his method acting was driving everyone nuts, as he tried to fill every single scene with more emotion.