Martin Short and Meryl Streep spark romance rumors after holding hands at 'Only Murders' premiere.

At the star-studded premiere of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4, all eyes were on Martin Short and Meryl Streep as the two legendary actors were spotted holding hands, sparking fresh rumours of a possible romance. The duo, who have been close friends for years, have recently been the subject of dating speculation ever since Streep joined the show’s cast as Loretta Durkin, the love interest of Short’s character, Oliver Putnam.

In a recent interview, Short, 74, expressed his deep admiration for Streep, 75, describing their bond as a friendship that has only grown stronger through their work together. “I think it’s been a friendship that always grows if you work with someone and love that person,” Short shared. Despite their close relationship, Short remained tight-lipped about their characters' on-screen romance, teasing that he didn’t want to reveal too much.

Their appearance at the Los Angeles premiere, where they were seen interlacing fingers, sent social media into a frenzy. Fans couldn’t help but comment on the sweet moment, with some humorously noting that their co-star Steve Martin looked like the “third wheel” in the situation.

This isn’t the first time Short and Streep have been at the centre of dating rumours. Back in December 2023, speculation began when the pair was spotted sitting together at the Golden Globes, and whispers of a secret relationship started circulating. However, both stars have denied these rumours, with a rep for Short stating that they are “just very good friends.”

Regardless of the rumours, it’s clear that Martin Short and Meryl Streep share a deep, affectionate bond that fans love to speculate about, whether on or off the screen.