Streep and Short Deny Romance Rumors Amid Speculation

Meryl Streep and Martin Short continue to fuel romance rumors despite insisting they are just friends. The Only Murders in the Building co-stars were seen holding hands at the show's season 4 premiere, igniting speculation about their relationship. Short expressed his affection for Streep, calling their bond a growing friendship fostered by working together. Despite their denials and representatives confirming they're just friends, their public displays of closeness have kept the rumors alive. Streep, separated from her husband Don Gummer since 2017, joined the show's cast in 2023, and both actors have received critical acclaim for their roles.