Leave it to Steve Martin to playfully fuel romance rumors between his co-stars without actually addressing anything. The Just murders in the building The star posted a photo of herself alongside two of his other co-stars, Meryl Streep and Martin Short, who have fueled relationship rumors after their very cozy appearance at the 2024 Golden Globes and now as one of the most unexpected celebrity couples of the year in this post, in which Martin almost describes himself as the third wheel to her on Instagram.

In Martin's post, the comedian playfully added a red forbidden emoji over his own face in a screenshot of a magazine article that featured a photo of himself next to Streep and Short. When the two shared an intimate meal at Giorgio Baldi's in Santa Monica last week, fans were convinced that the two were more than just friends.

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Short himself tried to dispel that notion during an appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, saying, “We're not a couple, just very close friends, although they did hold hands in the season four premiere.” have.” the Hulu series.

Fans also don't believe in the “just friends” idea, as evidenced by the comments on Martin's post.

“While Meryl and Martin claim they're just friends, Steve rats them out 😂,” one fan remarked. “If Ms. Streep and Martin Short are a couple and this is the announcement, I will be over the moon!” another hopeful fan added added.

Both stars have experienced significant personal changes in their lives in recent years. Streep, who was married to Don Gummer for nearly four decades, announced their separation in 2023. Short lost his wife, Nancy Dolman, to ovarian cancer in 2010.

While the status of Short and Streep's relationship hasn't been confirmed by either star, Martin's cheeky Instagram post has certainly done its part to keep fans guessing and hoping that two of their favorites have found love.

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