Meryl Streep and Martin Short Spark Dating Speculation With Cozy London Outing

Meryl Streep and Martin Short have given fans fresh fodder for romance speculation after being spotted at a London restaurant together.

The two actors, each 76 years old, were captured sitting closely at an intimate dining venue, with a photo showing them huddled together while gazing at a phone screen. Streep leaned into Short's side as they appeared absorbed by whatever was displayed.

A diner who snapped the image shared it on X, describing the pair as "having a great time" with "full of laughs and tender gestures." The onlooker wrote that they had randomly chosen the restaurant while spending a few days in the British capital, only to find themselves seated near the Hollywood stars.

The sighting adds another chapter to the years-long speculation about whether Streep and Short are romantically involved. Chatter about a possible real-life connection between them intensified following the January 2024 Golden Globes, where they were photographed together. Since then, the two have been spotted in each other's company on multiple occasions, though neither has publicly confirmed the nature of their relationship.

Streep has been single since her 2023 separation from Don Gummer. The speculation has been further fueled by their professional collaborations—most notably their shared work on the Hulu series where their characters recently married on screen.

Earlier this month, Streep indicated that she and Short, her costar on Only Murders in the Building, are exploring the possibility of reuniting for a Broadway project together.