Meryl Streep and Martin Short's relationship was the 'worst kept secret' on Only Murders in the Building

EXCLUSIVE Meryl Streep and Martin Short's relationship was the 'worst kept secret' on Only Murders in the Building READ MORE: Only Murders In The Building is renewed for a fifth season By James Vituscka and Nola Ojomu For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:36 EDT, 30 October 2024 | Updated: 16:39 EDT, 30 October 2024 e-mail View comments Meryl Streep and Martin Short's romance may have shocked fans - but it was the 'worst kept secret' on the set of Only Murders In The Building , according to a source who claimed their 'affection' was palpable on and off-screen. The Hollywood icons, who play lovers Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam, stoked rumors they are dating in real life after being pictured together on multiple occasions - with the pair even holding hands at an event for their hit Hulu series back in August.

At the time, a representative for Streep, 75, told Page Six they were 'just friends' - however, insiders have now disclosed to DailyMail.com that a romance did blossom on set. 'Meryl and Martin denied their romantic involvement months ago,' the source began.

'They are the worst kept secret of the entire production. No one really asks them anything because they don't need to.' Short also denied romance rumors after he and Streep were referred to as a 'power couple' on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast in January.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short's surprising romance was the 'worst kept secret of the entire production,' a source told DailyMail.com The insider explained that their '.