Meryl Streep and Martin Short Spotted Together Amid Romance Rumors

Despite speculation, both actors maintain they are just close friends following a dinner in Santa Monica.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short were seen leaving dinner together in Santa Monica, sparking rumors of a romance despite previous denials.
Both Streep and Short have publicly stated they are just very close friends, with Short emphasizing this during a podcast appearance.
The dinner outing follows speculation that arose after the pair appeared close at the Golden Globes last month.
Streep recently separated from her husband of 45 years, Don Gummer, while Short has been widowed since 2010.
Despite the rumors, there is no confirmation that Streep and Short are romantically involved, with some co-stars believing their chemistry is purely platonic.