Meryl Streep and Martin Short stole the spotlight at the August 22 premiere of Only Murders in the Building Season 4. After gracing the red carpet together, the duo was spotted holding hands at the afterparty held at the Paramount Lot in Los Angeles, adding fuel to ongoing speculation about their close bond.
The pair remained inseparable as they mingled at the event, with fellow OMITB star Steve Martin trailing behind them, as seen in a video shared by Deadline on X (formerly Twitter). Despite the buzz, a source confirms that Streep, 75, and Short, 74, are “just friends.”
On the red carpet, the duo looked stylish and cheerful, with Streep in a chic black and white Stella McCartney dress and Short in a classic black suit with a burgundy tie. Their hand-holding continued into the afterparty, keeping fans intrigued.
This isn’t the first time their friendship has sparked rumors. Earlier this year, Short addressed similar speculation after the 2024 Golden Globes, where he was seen close to Streep. He later clarified on Bill Maher’s podcast that they are “just very close friends,” and recently expressed his admiration for Streep, calling her “fabulous.”
Catch Streep and Short when Only Murders in the Building Season 4 premieres on Hulu on August 27.
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