Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s Public Display of Affection
They’re playing it coy. Months after Meryl Streep and Martin Short denied rumors that they’re dating, the two actors were spotted holding hands at the Season 4 premiere of “Only Murders in the Building” in LA on Thursday.
Streep joined the cast in Season 3 as Loretta, a struggling actress who is Oliver’s love interest. The comedian and the Devil Wears Prada actress play love interests in the hit Hulu show, which also stars Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. The show follows semi-retired actor Charles (Martin), Broadway director Oliver (Short) and artist Mabel (Gomez), who all share an interest in true-crime podcasts. They become friends while investigating suspicious murders in their building.
Streep and Short were looking cozy together and linking hands on Thursday evening while strolling with Martin at the Paramount Lot. The public display of affection came as a surprise to many, given that both actors have been through significant personal losses.
Short is a widower, having been married to Canadian actress Nancy Dolman – with whom he had three kids – from 1980 until her death from cancer in 2010. “Our marriage was a triumph,” Short told AARP magazine in 2019. “So it’s tough. She died in 2010, but I still communicate with her all the time.”
Meanwhile, sources told Page Six in October that Streep and Don Gummer have been quietly “separated for more than six years.” The rumors of a relationship between Streep and Short have been circulating for some time, but both their representatives have dismissed them, stating they are just friends.
The show’s fourth season premieres Aug. 27 on Hulu. Nevertheless, the actors continue to be seen out together, sparking ongoing speculation about their relationship status. A rep for Short later told TMZ that the actor and Streep are “just friends.” This sentiment was reiterated by Short in an episode of the “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast that same month.
The “Father of the Bride” star has been open about his late wife’s influence on his life, often speaking fondly of their relationship and how he continues to seek her guidance in decisions. Despite the rumors and public outings, both Streep and Short have maintained their stance that they are simply friends, sharing a bond through their work in “Only Murders in the Building.”
Meryl Streep and Martin Short play love interests in “Only Murders in the Building,” which has been renewed for Season 4. The show, also starring Steve Martin and Selena Gomez, follows semi-retired actor Charles (Martin), Broadway director Oliver (Short) and artist Mabel (Gomez), as they explore their shared interest in true-crime podcasts while investigating suspicious murders in their building. Streep’s character Loretta is Oliver’s love interest, adding depth to the narrative and the characters’ relationships.
In March, the duo were photographed taking in the Broadway show “Merrily We Roll Along” at the Hudson Theatre in New York City, further fueling the rumor mill. The photographic evidence of their hand-holding at the premiere event solidified the public’s interest in their personal dynamics, as they are also seen with Steve Martin during the outing.
Meryl Streep and Martin Short were spotted holding hands at the premiere, an act that underscores the close bond between the co-stars who share a special connection both on and off-screen. The actors’ chemistry extends beyond their roles as love interests in the show, hinting at a genuine friendship that has transcended their professional relationship.
FilmMagic captured the moment, adding to the collection of images that have sparked curiosity about the nature of Streep and Short’s relationship. The two have been friends for years, working together on the set of “Only Murders in the Building,” where their on-screen chemistry has been a highlight of the show.
Short’s past with his late wife and Streep’s reported separation have been topics of conversation, but the focus remains on their professional collaboration. The fourth season of “Only Murders in the Building” is set to bring more intrigue, both in terms of the characters’ mysteries they unravel and the real-life mystery surrounding Streep and Short’s relationship.
In conclusion, while the public may continue to speculate about the nature of Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s bond, one thing is clear: their friendship continues to flourish both on-screen in “Only Murders in the Building” and off-screen in real life. As they navigate their personal lives and their roles as friends and co-stars, the audience can look forward to more of their camaraderie and chemistry in the show’s upcoming season.
