Meryl Streep and Martin Short were spotted holding hands at the season four premiere of *Only Murders in the Building*, despite previously denying romance rumors. Their affectionate display at the Los Angeles event on Thursday, August 22, reignited speculation about their relationship as they smiled and posed together.
Streep, 75, looked elegant in a black-and-white printed long dress cinched with a wide belt, accessorized with white flats and a matching clutch. Short, 74, chose a classic black suit paired with a burgundy tie featuring a grey design.
Their joint appearance comes nearly eight months after Short addressed rumors of a romance, which intensified after their close interaction at the 2024 Golden Globes. At the time, a representative for Short told *PEOPLE* that they are “just very good friends, nothing more.” Short later emphasized this on Bill Maher’s podcast, stating, “We are not a couple, we are just very close friends.”
