Hot Gossip: Meryl Streep and Martin Short - More Than Acting Chemistry?
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Rumors have been sizzling about a possible relationship between Hollywood legends Meryl Streep (75) and Martin Short (74) off-screen. And, spoiler alert, they're not just spicing up the small screen as a duo on Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, they've been caught sharing some steamy on-set smooches! As thrilling as it is to see Oliver Putnam and Loretta Durkin locked in a passionate lip-lock, it's their real-life connection that's got everyone talking.
From Friends to More?
The die-hard fans might have seen this coming. After all, the duo played a coy newlywed couple in Season 4's finale, and then, well... life started imitating art? Rumors have been swirling around like a New York City blizzard, but a confidential source told Page Six in March 2025 that Streep and Short have been romantically involved for over a year! Mind you, as recently as January 2024, reps for the pair shot down these whispers of a heated off-screen affair.
But hey, who needs facts when you've got gossip, right?
Love Stories of Yore
Before the possible whirlwind romance with Streep, Short was married to Nancy Dolman for nearly 30 blissful years until her passing in 2010 due to cancer. They share three wonderful adult children together. Streep, on the other hand, has been married to sculptor Don Gummer since 1978, and they've got four grown kids. However, after six years of separation, it appears the romance has fizzled out between them.
Upcoming Stars and Co-Stars
Joining the powerhouse duo for Only Murders in the Building's exciting fifth season are none other than Renee Zellweger (55) and Christoph Waltz (68)! It's not just a fierce lineup of stars, but a reunion of sorts for Short, Gomez (32), Steve Martin (75), and Michael Cyril Creighton.
- Martin Short
- Meryl Streep
- Kisses on Set
- Only Murders in the Building
- New York City
- Hulu
References:
[1] "Meryl Streep & Martin Short Seen Kissing on Set of 'Only Murders in the Building,' Sparking Romance Rumors," People. (links removed for brevity)
[2] "Meryl Streep and Martin Short news," Google News. (links removed for brevity)
[3] "Meryl Streep and Martin Short romance: All the juicy details," The Hollywood Reporter. (links removed for brevity)
- Rumors about a possible romantic connection between acting legends Martin Short and Meryl Streep intensified, with witnesses reporting on-set kisses during the filming of 'Only Murders in the Building' in New York City.
- Martin Short and Meryl Streep have been captivating audiences on the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building,' but their real-life bond has become the talk of Hollywood.
- In the fifth season of 'Only Murders in the Building,' Meryl Streep and Martin Short will continue to share the screen alongside their new co-stars Renee Zellweger and Christoph Waltz.
- Although Martin Short was previously married to Nancy Dolman, he is now rumored to have had a romantic relationship with his on-screen partner Meryl Streep, while Meryl Streep's marital status remains unclear.
