Meryl Streep and Martin Short were the talk of the town at the premiere party for the fourth season of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ Rumors of a budding romance between the co-stars began swirling after they were spotted exhibiting cozy behavior at the event. Sources close to the duo hinted that there might be more than just friendship between them, with one insider revealing, “There is definitely something there.”
The internet went into a frenzy when a video surfaced of Short, 74, and Streep, 75, holding hands at the premiere party. Fans took to social media to express their excitement over the rumored relationship, with one user commenting, “I simply love living in a world where 75-year-old Meryl Streep is having a soft relationship launch with her 74-year-old boyfriend, Martin Short.”
Despite their public display of affection on the red carpet, both stars left the event separately. Streep’s representative clarified to PageSix that they are just friends, while Short’s team remained tight-lipped on the matter. However, back in January, Short’s reps denied dating rumors, stating that the co-stars were simply “very good friends” and nothing more.
During an interview, Short expressed his admiration for Streep, referring to their friendship as one that continues to grow over time. Sources close to the pair seemed unconvinced by the “just friends” label, pointing out that their actions spoke louder than words. They suggested that there was indeed something special brewing between the two stars, despite their denials.
Short, who has been a widower since 2010 following his wife Nancy Dolman’s passing, has not been in a public relationship since then. On the other hand, Streep has been married to Don Gummer since 1978, but reports suggest that they have been leading separate lives for several years. A spokesperson for Streep confirmed their separation, stating that while they still care for each other, they have chosen to live apart.
As the rumors of a potential romance between Streep and Short continue to circulate, fans eagerly await further developments in their relationship. Only time will tell if the co-stars’ on-screen chemistry will translate into something more off-screen.
