Martin Short And Meryl Streep: A Secret Romance Revealed Amidst Heartbreak

The Secret Romance That Had Us All Guessing

Martin Short and Meryl Streep had fans buzzing for over a year, thanks to their electric chemistry on the Hulu and Disney+ series, Only Murders in the Building. The whispers of a romance grew louder despite their repeated denials. As it turns out, the rumors were true, and this secret love story sent fans into a frenzy. Who doesn't love a classic tale of hidden romance?

From On-Screen Partners to Real-Life Romance

Their public story begins in 2015 when they posed together backstage at the Jacobs Theater for It's Only a Play. Fast forward to 2017, and the pair was spotted sitting together at AFI's Lifetime Achievement Award Gala for Diane Keaton. Their connection seemed to grow stronger over the years.

By February 2023, Meryl, Martin, and co-star Steve Martin were seen celebrating the opening night of Pictures From Home on Broadway, hinting at a close-knit friendship at least. However, fans couldn't help but speculate about something more.

“The story with Meryl is that she phoned me and said, 'I want to be on it'. They already planned that I would have a theatrical experience and there would be a love interest.” – Martin Short sharing insights with People magazine.

In early 2024, a representative for Martin insisted they were "just very good friends," but by March 2025, the truth emerged. Page Six broke the news that the two had been quietly dating for over a year.

Family Ties and Heartache

While their romance flourished, both stars were navigating personal challenges. Meryl had been separated from her husband, Don Gummer, for six years, sharing four children with him. Meanwhile, Martin lost his wife, Nancy Dolman, in 2010 and had been raising their three children.

Tragically, in February, Martin faced heartache with the loss of his daughter, Katherine, who died by suicide at 42. The family has largely remained out of the public eye, but this devastating event brought them into the spotlight.

Despite the shadows of heartache, Martin and Meryl's relationship stands as a testament to finding love and companionship in unexpected places.