Meryl Streep and Steve Martin

Steve Martin stirred up speculation among fans when he shared a humorous edit of a photo featuring himself, Meryl Streep, and Martin Short on Instagram. In the post, Martin added a red 'X' over his own face, prompting followers to question whether he was hinting at a romantic relationship between Streep and Short, who play love interests on 'Only Murders in the Building'. Dating rumors began earlier this year and were reignited after the duo was recently seen together at an event, leading to ongoing public interest. However, both Streep and Short have previously stated they are just friends, despite fans expressing excitement about the possibility of them dating. The playful nature of Martin's post only fueled the rumors further, with many users interpreting it as a confirmation of the relationship. As of now, neither Streep nor Short has confirmed any romantic involvement, maintaining that they are close friends.