Meryl Streep was spotted on an intimate dinner date with Only Murders In The Building co-star Martin Short after denying romance rumors several times.
The 74-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 73-year-old comedian looked very cozy as they left side-by-side celeb favorite Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Wednesday evening.
The luxurious Italian restaurant was undoubtedly the place to be seen, as many A-listers – most notably Rihanna – visit the hotspot as they were joined by a group of friends for the occasion.
Both stars were all smiles as they headed out close to each other.
Meryl looked casually cool in a burgundy jacket over a pink blouse, black jeans and black sneakers.
Meryl Streep was spotted on an intimate dinner date with Only Murders In The Building co-star Martin Short after denying romance rumors multiple times
Her blonde locks were worn down as she showed off her natural look by going makeup-free under her signature cat-eye glasses.
Martin kept his look simple in a black blazer over a gray quarter-zip sweater, black pants and gray sneakers
This comes just weeks after Martin denied they were romantically involved for the second time during an episode of Club Random with Bill Maher the end of Januaryafter putting on an entertaining show at several awards ceremonies – including the AFI Awards.
“We’re not a couple, we’re just really good friends,” Martin said on Sunday’s episode.
“Well, you should, because there’s nothing more powerful in Hollywood than a power couple,” Bill pointed out.
A representative for Short has previously denied that there is anything romantic going on between the couple.
“It worked for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,” the host joked.
The rumors started circulating after the stars posed close together at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards on January 7 and again on January 12 at the AFI Awards.
The 74-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 73-year-old comedian looked very cozy as they left celebrity favorite Giorgio Baldi side-by-side in Santa Monica on Wednesday evening.
The luxurious Italian restaurant was undoubtedly the place to be seen, as many A-listers – most notably Rihanna – visit the hotspot as they were joined by a group of friends for the occasion
After the Golden Globes, fans speculated that they were in a romantic relationship, as his rep shared People they’re just ‘good friends, nothing more.’
Days later, at the AFI Awards luncheon, Meryl playfully put her hand on Martin’s face on the red carpet — as if to playfully push him away.
Once inside, the friends huddled together and giggled as they sat next to each other during lunch.
The actors star together in Only Murders in the Building, alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Jackie Hoffman.
Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin.
Meryl divorced her husband Don Gummer in October 2023 after 45 years of marriage.
This comes weeks after Martin denied being in a relationship with Meryl for a second time; seen on January 7 at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards
The actor denied they were dating during the latest episode of Club Random with Bill Maher, after they made a cozy display at several awards shows; seen on January 12 at the AFI Awards
Days later, at the AFI Awards luncheon, Meryl playfully put her hand on Martin’s face on the red carpet – as if to playfully push him away; at the AFI Awards Luncheon on January 12
Once inside, the friends huddled together and giggled as they sat next to each other during lunch
The actors star together in Murders in the Building, alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Jackie Hoffman. Martin plays Oliver Putnam and Meryl plays Loretta Durkin
The former couple have four children together: daughters Mamie, 40, Grace, 37, and Louisa, 32, and son Henry, 44.
At the time of the divorce news, Meryl’s rep told People in a statement, “Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been divorced for more than six years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen to live separate lives. ‘
Martin is a widow; he was married to actress Nancy Dolman, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010.
They married in 1980 and welcomed three children together: Katherine Elizabeth, 40, Oliver Patrick, 37, and Henry Hayter, 34.