For months now, the internet has been buzzing with speculation about the relationship between Only Murders in the Building costars Martin Short and Meryl Streep. These two Hollywood legends have been fielding questions and rumors about whether they're more than just friends. "They've known each other for years," says a close friend, "but they’ve definitely grown closer since working together on the show." It’s hard not to wonder if there’s something more brewing beneath the surface.
When Meryl Streep joined the third season of the hit Hulu series, she brought her A-game as Loretta Durkin, a hilariously bad actress who stars in Martin’s character Oliver Putnam's struggling Broadway play, Death Rattle. Loretta quickly becomes a key figure in the murder mystery that podcast sleuths Charles Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez), and Oliver are investigating. "Meryl really enjoys Martin’s energy and company," shares the friend. "They seem genuinely happy around each other, and it's infectious."
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While both actors officially deny any romantic relationship, who could blame them for exploring the possibility behind closed doors? "There's definitely a connection," says an insider who caught the pair enjoying dinner at Santa Monica’s Giorgio Baldi. "They seemed more than just friends." In fact, many people close to them are rooting for a potential romance.
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And why shouldn’t they explore this connection? Meryl, now 75, has been separated from her artist husband Don Gummer for over six years, while Martin, 74, lost his beloved wife Nancy Dolman, after 30 years of marriage, to cancer back in 2010. "Martin doesn’t feel guilty about moving on," explains the friend. "If anything, he feels a bittersweet guilt that he’s experiencing this new chapter of fame and life without her." It’s a testament to how much he loved Nancy, but also a sign that it’s okay to embrace new beginnings.
“They both find the rumors hilarious,” adds the friend. “They get a real kick out of it and seem to enjoy the playful banter.” There’s no denying the chemistry between them, and while nothing official has been confirmed, their mutual admiration and friendship are undeniable. "They flirt with each other, so who knows where it will lead?" muses the friend. "They’re both single, and they do make an adorable couple."
—Reporting by Rick Egusquiza
