Meryl Streep, 74, & Martin Short, 73, Spotted at a Cozy Dinner amid Dating Rumors – Fans React

Meryl Streep and Martin Short were recently spotted enjoying each other's company after reportedly bonding over dinner. Fans and social media users alike weighed in on the situation.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short, known for their illustrious careers and charismatic on-screen presence, were spotted at Giorgio Baldi, a celebrity hotspot in Santa Monica, California.

This sighting quickly ignited speculation about a potential romance between the two beloved actors. Despite the buzz, both Streep and Short have repeatedly denied any romantic involvement, insisting their relationship is purely platonic. Social media users took their thoughts online, with some swooning over the duo.

Many were convinced that the co-stars from "Only Murders in the Building" could be the new couple in town, while a significant number of others argued that the two were simply friends enjoying a night out.

"I am happy for them [...] Let them be happy in peace," one person wrote. "I never thought I'd be shipping two real-life seventysomethings, but here we are," another tweeted.

"If this is true I am super happy for Martin esp. guy’s a gem," a third tweeted. "There is no platonic explanation for that smile," a fourth added. "We can see the chemistry," a fifth added. "I didn't realize this was a possible ship but I favor it," wrote another.

"I like the idea of them being besties that the paparazzi covers as if they were a couple bc tbh the bestie relationship is just as, if not more glamorous & fun," one tweet read. "They're old friends," a second echoed. "They have a series," another tweeted.

The speculation reached such a height that a representative for Short felt compelled to address the rumors head-on. The rep confirmed that the pair "are just very good friends, nothing more." The statement aimed to quell the swirling rumors and emphasize the platonic nature of their relationship.

It hasn't been long since the "Mamma Mia!" actress split from Don Gummer, whom she was with for 45 years. The separation, however, wasn't a recent development. The couple had quietly ended their romantic relationship more than six years ago, a fact that came as a surprise to many fans.

Short has faced his own share of personal tragedy as well, having lost his wife, Nancy Dolman, to ovarian cancer in 2010. Recently, Short appeared in a podcast with Bill Maher who called him and Streep a power couple. However, Short informed him they were just close friends.