- Martin has insisted that he and Meryl are ‘just close friends’
- Meryl separated from her husband Don Gummer in October 2023, after 45 years of marriage
- READ MORE: Meryl Streep and Martin Short enjoy cozy dinner date
He’s one of the most acclaimed comedians and entertainers of his generation.
But his many accolades didn’t stop Martin Short from feeling nervous about starring alongside three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep in the new season of Only Murders In The Building.
‘It was one of the great thrills of my life,’ the 73-year-old at a recent panel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
‘The first day of shooting — which was rare, because I’m not brand-new — I was driving to work and I thought, “I’m nervous today. I’m working with Meryl Streep”.’
Martin Short has opened up about the nerves he experienced working with Meryl Streep on Only Murders In The Building
The pair, who have denied dating rumors, will both appear on the third season of the hit series
Martin and Meryl have been forced to deny dating rumors since linking up for the hit comedy series.
The Father of the Bride actor denied they were romantically involved during an episode of Club Random with Bill Maher, after he and Meryl put on a cozy display during several awards shows – including the AFI Awards.
‘We’re not a couple, we are just very close friends,’ Martin said on the popular podcast.
‘Well, you should because there’s nothing more powerful in Hollywood than a power couple,’ Bill noted.
A rep for Short has already previously denied that anything romantic has been going on between the pair.
‘It worked for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,’ the host joked.
The rumors swirled after the stars posed close during the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 7 and again on January 12 at the AFI Awards.
The A-listers looked flirty during the AFI Awards luncheon back in January
Meryl appeared flirtatious as she playfully pushed Martin away
After the Golden Globes, fans speculated they were romantically involved, with his rep telling People they are just ‘good friends, nothing more.’
Days later at the AFI Awards luncheon, Meryl playfully put her hand on Martin’s face on the red carpet – as if to playfully push him away.
Once inside, the pals sat close and giggled up a storm while seated next to each other at the luncheon.
Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin in Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building
The actors star together on Only Murders in the Building – alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Jackie Hoffman.
Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin.
Meryl separated from her husband Don Gummer in October 2023, after 45 years of marriage.
The former couple have four children together: daughters Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 32, and son Henry, 44.
