Martin Short, a seasoned actor with over 40 years of experience, recently shared his feelings of anxiety while working alongside Hollywood legend Meryl Streep. Short expressed his thrill at the opportunity to work with Streep on the show 'Only Murders in the Building,' where they both starred alongside Steve Martin and Selena Gomez.
Streep, a fan of the show before joining in season 3, revealed that she reached out to the producers herself to secure a role, citing her desire to have fun amidst the challenging times the world is facing. Her performance as Loretta Durkin in season 3 was well-received by both viewers and critics.
At the 2024 Golden Globes, Streep was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, while Short received his third consecutive nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Their onscreen chemistry and camaraderie at the award show sparked rumors of a romantic relationship, especially after reports of Streep's separation from her husband and Short's past loss of his wife to cancer.
However, a representative for Short clarified that the actors are simply good friends and denied any romantic involvement between them. The show's popularity has attracted other notable actors like Eugene Levy, Molly Shannon, and Eva Longoria for the upcoming season 4.
