Is 'Devil Wears Prada 2' star Meryl Streep dating Martin Short? Here's what we know about her love life

Is 'Devil Wears Prada 2' star Meryl Streep dating Martin Short? Here's what we know about her love life
Meryl Streep is a 76-year-old Oscar-winning actress best known for iconic roles in movies like: 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'Mamma Mia!' and other performances that have earned her three Academy Awards. Now, she is the subject of romantic rumors involving fellow actor and friend Martin Short, though the two have never publicly confirmed a relationship.According to multiple reports, Meryl Streep is rumored to be dating Martin Short, though they've never publicly confirmed anything. The two have been friends for a long time, and romantic rumors first started in 2024 after the 'Mamma Mia!' actress joined the cast of his show 'Only Murders in the Building'. The 76-year-old actor and Meryl are currently finishing up the press tour for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', which was just released in theaters this weekend.
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Meryl Streep and Martin Short's Broadway plans

While it remains unclear if the two actors are really together, Meryl does name-drop Martin Short in a recent interview when talking about whether she would ever return to Broadway. During an interview on SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live, Andy asks if she'd ever return to Broadway.
"Oh, I would love to do so. I was talking with Marty Short about that," Meryl says during the interview. Her comment sparks further speculation about the nature of their relationship and their professional collaborations moving forward.

Meryl Streep's previous marriage to Don Gummer

Meryl was previously married to sculptor Don Gummer for 40 years. The two married in 1978 and remained together until they separated in 2018. During their marriage, they have four children together: Henry Wolfe Gummer, 46, Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer, 42, Grace Jane Gummer, 39, and Louisa Jacobson Gummer, 34.Meryl has spoken positively about her time with Don over the years, and the couple maintains a respectful relationship despite their separation.

Martin Short's previous relationship

Martin Short was previously married to actress Nancy Dolman for 30 years until she passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010. The couple shared a deep history.Despite the loss of his wife, Martin has continued his successful acting career and maintains close friendships with many in the entertainment industry, including Meryl Streep.
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