Meryl Streep and boyfriend Martin Short share passionate kiss on set amid years of romance speculation

Daily Mail​

11-05-2025

Meryl Streep and Martin Short were spotted sharing a passionate kiss as they filmed scenes for Only Murders in the Building on Wednesday.
The Hollywood icons — who portray lovebirds Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam on the Hulu hit — fueled real-life romance rumors after being spotted together several times in early 2024.
The Oscar-winning actress and the SNL alum, both 75, even held hands publicly at a promotional event for the show last August.
Streep and Short could be seen falling into an embrace and locking lips while standing closely together on a sidewalk in the bustling city.
The stars were later spotted sharing a laugh in between takes and also soaked up the warm sunshine as the crew set up for another scene.
In March, Page Six reported that the pair have been quietly dating for 'well over a year,' citing a source who said the romance 'took them by surprise.'
Meryl Streep and Martin Short, both 75, were spotted sharing a passionate kiss as they filmed scenes for Only Murders in the Building on Wednesday
The insider claimed neither was seeking a relationship at the time—but their connection quickly turned romantic.
Now, art is mirroring life as the couple was also seen filming a playful scene, sprinting down a New York sidewalk with Oliver waving a banana in hand for Season 5.
Dressed incognito in an oversized overcoat, fedora, and dark sunglasses, Meryl looked every bit the undercover sleuth—clearly in character and clearly up to something.
The Oscar winner's disguise screamed mystery, as if Loretta Durkin was hot on the trail of a juicy new clue.
Short's Oliver Putnam matched her energy in a dramatic overcoat of his own, styled over a royal blue suit—and, naturally, clutching a peeled banana like it was a top-secret prop.
Despite their combined decades in showbiz, the duo showed no signs of slowing down as they dashed through the city streets.
At one point, Meryl even sprinted ahead with ease, while Martin comically lagged behind, making a valiant—and hilarious—effort to keep up.
Their playful chemistry only added fuel to the real-life romance rumors that continue to swirl around the beloved co-stars.
Meryl was seen sweetly leaning towards Short during their busy day of filming the Hulu series
The actor could be seen nibbling on a banana for one of the scenes that were shot this week on Wednesday
The set snaps comes after Short's Only Murders in the Building co-star Selena Gomez posted an adorable carousel of photos with Steve Martin, 79, and Short.
Since 2021, the trio has portrayed quirky neighbors in a posh New York apartment building who start a true crime podcast and find themselves entangled in a string of suspicious murders.
The hit Hulu series has earned critical acclaim, a devoted fanbase, and a rotating cast of A-list guest stars (Streep).
Now, as production begins on season 5, Selena marked the milestone with some fun snaps and her signature wit.
In the photos, Martin and Short are seen goofing off in a car, while Selena sits in the passenger seat, dramatically rolling her eyes at their antics.
'5 years and counting with these knuckle heads @onlymurdershulu,' she captioned the three photos.
Back in August, when Streep and Short held hands, a representative for Streep said they were 'just friends.'
However, insiders later disclosed to DailyMail.com that a romance did blossom on set of OMITB.
'Meryl and Martin denied their romantic involvement months ago,' the insider noted.
'They are the worst kept secret of the entire production. No one really asks them anything because they don't need to,' it was added.
Romance rumors began not long after Meryl's separation from husband Don Gummer was revealed.
The pair initially tied the knot in 1978 and share four children: Henry, 45, Mamie, 41, Grace, 38, and Louisa Jacobson, 33, before announcing they had been split since 2017 in October 2023.
'Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart,' a statement shared with Page Six said.
Short, meanwhile, lost his wife Nancy Dolman to cancer in 2010 after three decades of marriage.
They have three children together - Katherine, 41, Oliver, 38, and Henry, 35.
Martin previously told AARP that she's still with him and their three children 'all the time.'
'Our marriage was a triumph,' he told the publication in 2019. 'So it's tough.'
'She died in 2010, but I still communicate with her all the time,' the Father of the Bride star said.
The pair play lovers Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam on Hulu's Only Murders In The Building
Despite their combined decades in showbiz, the duo showed no signs of slowing down as they dashed through the city streets; the duo pictured in September 2024
'It's 'Hey, Nan,' you know? How would she react to this decision or that, especially regarding our three kids,' Martin explained.
Since the passing of Nancy, Martin said that he was never one of those people who thought that meant the end.
'I believe that when people die, they zoom into the people that love them. This idea that it just ends, and don't speak of them — that's wrong,' Short said.
Adding: 'That's based on denial that we're all going to die. So to me, she's still here.'
Later on Wednesday, Martin was joined by co-star Selena Gomez on set and the pair also shot a scene together.
The former Disney channel actress put on a stylish display wearing a blue turtleneck as well as a black leather dress.
She additionally slipped into a pair of black tights as well as heeled ankle boots to complete the look.
Gomez carried a large tote bag in her hand as she made her way to the set and sported a pair of stylish black shades.
Selena later layered the ensemble with an eye-catching blue coat as she strolled across a street in Queen, New York.
The actress opted for minimal accessories and wore a pair of flashy silver-hooped earrings
Steve Martin also joined the duo while wearing a dark blue suit as well as a vibrant blue dress shirt and sneakers
The stars jumped inside a vintage yellow car as a camera moved in towards the windshield amid filming
Steve Martin also joined the duo while wearing a dark blue suit as well as a vibrant blue dress shirt and sneakers.
The stars jumped inside a vintage yellow car as a camera moved in towards the windshield amid filming. Selena and Martin sat in the front while Martin climbed into the back of the small car.
The songstress was seen sharing a friendly hug with Martin Short as they held a lighthearted conversation.
When she wasn't in front of the camera, the beauty kept it casual in a cropped sweatshirt as well as baggy sweatpants.