They have been at the center of romance rumors for over a year but have repeatedly insisted they are merely friends. 

Now Page Six is reporting that Meryl Streep, 75, and Martin Short, 74, are not only indeed dating – but have been for ‘well over a year.’

An insider opened up with the website about the beginning of their reported romance, claiming the duo were ‘not looking for a relationship’ when they first got together. 

Their romance, the insider says, ‘took them by surprise.’  

The match has apparently received the stamp of approval from their friends, family, and children as well, with the source saying they all ‘absolutely approve of their relationship and think they’re adorable together.’ 

The Hollywood vets, who play lovers Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam on Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building, sparked rumors they were dating in real life after being pictured together on multiple occasions in early 2024. 

Martin Short and Meryl Streep have reportedly been dating for over a year; the duo pictured in September 2024

The pair even held hands at an event for their hit Hulu series last August.

After observing them at the affair, a source told Page Six about their bond, ‘It’s gotta be more than a “showmance.” There is definitely something there.’

Read More Meryl Streep smiles after her Martin Short romance ‘confirmed’

At the time, a representative for Streep responded by telling the outlet they were ‘just friends,’ however, insiders later disclosed to DailyMail.com that a romance did blossom on set of OMITB.

‘Meryl and Martin denied their romantic involvement months ago,’ the insider noted.

‘They are the worst kept secret of the entire production. No one really asks them anything because they don’t need to,’ it was added.

Short gushed about his admiration for Streep when asked by Extra about their off-camera friendship.

‘I think it’s been a friendship that always grows if you work with someone and love that person,’ he explained last summer.

Over the weekend the pair were seen together in a snap shared by Jennifer Lopez, further fueling romance rumors. 

The pair play lovers Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam on Hulu’s Only Murders In The Building

The duo sparked rumors they were dating in real life after being pictured together on multiple occasions in early 2024; pictured at OMIB season four premiere in 2024

The A-listers were all seen posing backstage with the cast of the Broadway play Oh, Mary! 

TMZ also reported that the duo arrived at Saturday Night Live together on Saturday night, getting out of the same car. 

Read More Meryl Streep and Martin Short continue to fuel romance rumors in snap with Jennifer Lopez

Romance rumors began not long after Meryl’s separation from husband Don Gummer was revealed. 

The pair initially tied the knot in 1978 and share four children: Henry, 45, Mamie, 41, Grace, 38, and Louisa Jacobson, 33, before announcing they had been split since 2017 in October 2023. 

‘Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart,’ a statement shared with Page Six said. 

Short, meanwhile, lost his wife Nancy Dolman to cancer in 2010 after three decades of marriage.   

They have three children together – Katherine, 41, Oliver, 38, and Henry, 35. 

Martin previously told AARP that she’s still with him and their three children ‘all the time.’

As recently as this weekend, the pair continued fueling romance rumors when they were seen together in a snap shared by Jennifer Lopez backstage of the Broadway play Oh, Mary!

‘Our marriage was a triumph,’ he told the publication in 2019. ‘So it’s tough.’

‘She died in 2010, but I still communicate with her all the time,’ the Father of the Bride star said.

‘It’s “Hey, Nan,” you know? How would she react to this decision or that, especially regarding our three kids,’ Martin explained.

Since the pᴀssing of Nancy, Martin said that he was never one of those people who thought that meant the end.

‘I believe that when people die, they zoom into the people that love them. This idea that it just ends, and don’t speak of them — that’s wrong,’ Short said. 

Adding: ‘That’s based on denial that we’re all going to die. So to me, she’s still here.’