Did Steve Martin Just Confirm the Rumors About Martin Short and Meryl Streep?

Today, we're diving into the sizzling rumors that have been circulating about two legendary actors — Martin Short and Meryl Streep. And could Steve Martin have just confirmed the rumors with a cheeky Instagram post? Well, let's break it all down!
So, on Friday, October 18th, Steve Martin posted this photo on Instagram. Yep, that's him alongside his ‘Only Murders in the Building’ costars, Martin Short and Meryl Streep. But, check out the giant red X covering Steve's face! Fans were quick to wonder — is this his way of signaling something about Martin and Meryl’s relationship? It sure sparked a lot of speculation!
And fans weren’t holding back! One commented, ‘Are you confirming this relationship?!’ while another said, ‘Did he just hard launch the relationship?’ People are absolutely living for this!
Adding more fuel to the fire, just this week, Martin and Meryl were spotted out together at dinner, looking cozy and relaxed as they left the restaurant in the same car. And let’s not forget the premiere of 'Only Murders in the Building' back in August, where they held hands and stayed close throughout the night
Remember this? At the 76th Primetime Emmys, the pair were side by side, and fans were once again buzzing about their undeniable chemistry.
But before we jump to any conclusions, let’s rewind a bit. Both Martin Short and his rep have previously denied any romance rumors. Short himself has said that he and Streep are ‘just very close friends.
And Steve Martin turning off the comments on his post? Classic Steve, always keeping us on our toes with his humor!
Now, it’s important to remember that Meryl Streep and her husband of 45 years, Don Gummer, have been separated since 2017, although this news only became public in October 2023.
Are they more than just friends, or is this just a close bond between two iconic actors? We’ll let you decide! Either way, fans are loving the idea, and we can't wait to see what happens next.