Meryl Streep and Martin Short have been friends for years and both are currently single. Short was previously married for 30 years before his wife passed away in 2010. Streep was married to her husband for 40 years before their separation in 2018.
Both Streep and Short have had successful careers in the entertainment industry and have been friends in the public eye for the past nine years. Here is a timeline of their history, leading up to the recent dating rumors:
February 2015
Streep showed her support for Short by posing backstage at It's Only a Play on Broadway, where Short joined the cast in January that year.
June 2017
Short and Streep sat next to each other at a gala tribute to Diane Keaton.
February 2023
Streep, Short, and Steve Martin attended the opening night after-party for Pictures From Home on Broadway, capturing the moment with a photo.
August–October 2023
Streep and Short portrayed on-screen lovers in the series Only Murders in the Building, receiving praise for their chemistry.
August 29
During an interview, the showrunner of Only Murders in the Building mentioned that Streep appreciated having an on-screen romance with Short, highlighting their incredible connection.
January 2024
Short clarified on a podcast that he and Streep are just close friends and not a couple.
January 12
Streep and Short attended the AFI Awards together, where their show won an award. Adorable photos of them sitting together were taken.
Co-stars Selena Gomez and Steve Martin were also present at the ceremony, and the cast reunited on the red carpet.
January 7
Streep and Short were seen seated next to each other at the Golden Globe Awards, enjoying each other's company. However, Short's representative confirmed that they are just good friends.
February 2024
Photos obtained by People showed Streep and Short having dinner together with some friends in Santa Monica.
