Now, Meryl Streep and Martin Short are still playing lovebirds on screen as Loretta and Oliver navigate the struggles of a long-distance relationship in Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building (which just finished its run on the 2024 TV schedule ).

While fans are excited by Meryl Streep’s rumored romance with Martin Short in real life, the three-time Oscar winner was emotional about being paired up with the comedian onscreen. In Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building co-stars began a fictional love story that made Streep very emotional,

Steve Martin poked fun at the rumors that his “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars Martin Short and Meryl Streep are dating on Instagram Saturday. The actor, 79, posted a photo of the trio from a Glamour article, with a giant red X over Martin’s face. Martin did not add a caption to his post, letting the picture speak for itself.

Steve Martin posted an edited photo of himself, Martin Short and Meryl Streep on his Instagram on Oct. 18. A Martin fan account later shared the snap, with fans speculating as to whether the actor was 'confirming' a relationship between Short and Streep.

At this point in her career, Meryl Streep has done just about everything, but filming a particular scene in season 3 of Only Murders in the Building with rumored boyfriend, costar, and fellow legend Martin Short,

Amid the speculation that seems to have social media in a stronghold, series co-creator and showrunner John Hoffman has shed light on the two stars’ working relationship ahead of the Season 4 finale. While Hoffman did not confirm any rumors, he did share that the famous pair get along famously and have “magic” together.

Martin Short and Meryl Streep’s rumored romance may have just been confirmed by their “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin.

Longtime friends Meryl Streep and Martin Short are more than Only Murders in the Building costars to the countless fans who'd love for the pair to be dating in real life.