Sat May 10 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s Kiss: On-Screen Romance, Not Real-Life?
**New York City** – A photograph of Meryl Streep and Martin Short kissing has ignited a frenzy online, fueling speculation about a possible romance between the two Hollywood stars. However, the seemingly undeniable evidence of a clandestine relationship is nothing more than a scene from the upcoming season of their hit Hulu show, *Only Murders In The Building*.
The photo, taken during filming in New York City, shows Streep and Short, dressed in detective attire, sharing a kiss in broad daylight. While their undeniable on-screen chemistry has fueled persistent rumors of a real-life relationship – sparked by comments from co-star Selena Gomez at last year’s Golden Globes – both actors have consistently denied any romantic involvement.
Short himself addressed the rumors last January, stating, “We’re not a couple. We are just very close friends.” A representative for Streep has echoed this sentiment.
While the photograph doesn’t confirm or deny a romance, it does confirm Streep’s return for the upcoming season of *Only Murders In The Building*, a fact that had been uncertain amongst fans. The pair, often seen together at various events, including hand-in-hand at a red carpet premiere, continue to maintain their relationship is purely platonic. For now, fans will have to settle for the onscreen romance.
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