Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s inner circles believe the pals have a ‘friends with benefits’ arraignment, despite shutting down dating rumors.
The Only Murders in the Building costars, who have repeatedly insisted they are ‘just very good’ friends, are reportedly ‘planning a cozy getaway,’ according to RadarOnline.
Their alleged travel plans raised suspicions among their loved ones that their relationship may have blossomed from platonic to romantic.
‘Actions are more powerful than words — and these two’s actions say there is something going on!’ an insider told the National Enquirer.
Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s inner circles believe the pals have a ‘friends with benefits’ arraignment, despite publicly denying their are romantically involved; seen in January 2024
The source added: ‘Let them label their ‘special’ relationship whatever they want… the indisputable truth is they are enjoying spending more and more time alone together.’
Since connecting on the set of their hit comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, the duo have been forced to deny dating rumors on multiple occasions.
Last month, the Father of the Bride actor denied they were romantically involved during an episode of Club Random with Bill Maher, after he and Meryl put on a cozy display during several awards shows – including the AFI Awards.
‘We’re not a couple, we are just very close friends,’ Martin said on the popular podcast.
‘Well, you should because there’s nothing more powerful in Hollywood than a power couple,’ Bill noted.
A rep for Short has already previously denied that anything romantic has been going on between the pair.
‘It worked for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,’ the host joked.
The rumors swirled after the stars posed close during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 7 and again on January 12 at the AFI Awards.
The Only Murders in the Building costars, who have repeatedly insisted they are ‘just very good’ friends, are reportedly ‘planning a cozy getaway,’ according to RadarOnline
Streep and Short appeared flirtatious as she playfully pushed him away at the AFI Awards in January
After the Golden Globes, fans speculated they were romantically involved, with his rep telling People they are just ‘good friends, nothing more.’
Days later at the AFI Awards luncheon, Meryl playfully put her hand on Martin’s face on the red carpet – as if to playfully push him away.
Once inside, the pals sat close and giggled up a storm while seated next to each other at the luncheon.
The actors star together on Only Murders in the Building – alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Jackie Hoffman.
Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin in Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building
Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin.
Meryl announced her separation from her husband Don Gummer in October 2023, after being quietly separated for years, following 45 years of marriage.
The former couple have four children together: daughters Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 32, and son Henry, 44.
Meanwhile, Short lost his wife Nancy Dolman to ovarian cancer in 2010.
