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Previous Denials and Public Appearances
The romance speculation isn’t entirely new. Last January, a representative for Martin Short denied any romantic involvement between him and Meryl Streep, insisting they were merely "very good friends" with nothing more brewing. However, as time progressed, the pair was seen engaging in increasingly intimate gestures that contradicted that assertion.
In August, the two were spotted holding hands at an afterparty for the premiere of their Hulu show’s fourth season. Later at the 2024 Emmys, they were once again seen sitting side by side, further igniting gossip about their relationship status.