Meryl Streep and Martin Short fans hunt for dating clues as cozy pair sit together at 2024 Emmy Awards amid THOSE romance rumors READ MORE: Emmys 2024 LIVE: Awards, red carpet, winner recaps and more Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 04:10 BST, 16 September 2024 | Updated: 04:47 BST, 16 September 2024 e-mail 10 shares View comments Meryl Streep and Martin Short couldn't help but stir up more romance rumors on social media when they were spotted together at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday.
The 75-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 74-year-old comedy legend were glimpsed sitting together and sharing a sweet laugh together in the midst of the high-profile award show, which honored the best of television at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Martin could be seen throwing his head back as he was overcome with giggles, while Meryl turned her head toward him and grinned affectionately. The costars appeared to have tried to downplay the romance rumors that have swirled around them in recent weeks by both arriving separately at the red carpet.
But that didn't stop fans on social media from trying to tease out clues of a possible romance between the two, especially after they were seen holding hands on the red carpet at the season four premiere of their popular Hulu comedy series Only Murders In The Building. Meryl Streep and Martin Short couldn't help but stir up more romance rumors on social media when they were spotted together at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, even though they have insisted that they are 'just friends' Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to hunt for clues into Meryl and Martin's rumored romance, though the two stayed fairly chaste Read More Meryl Streep and Martin Short holds hands at OMITB afterparty But despite their chummy appearances, the two film and television stars have insisted that they are 'just friends.' On X (formerly Twitter), the podcast Gibson Johns joked that he was 'Watching Meryl Streep and Martin Short sitting next to one another in the front row at the #Emmys for any more clues that they're dating.
' He included a humorous image of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards holding up a comically large magnifying glass. Other social media users seemed tickled at the idea that Meryl and Martin might be together. One person noted that they were sitting together and included a gif of a young girl starting to grin ebulliently.
Another user said the two were 'talking only to each other and ignoring the show' and shared they they wanted to 'queen out with them more than anything.' Others took a more conspiratorial approach, like one person who posted a popular meme from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. 'Explaining to my mom why it's so important that Meryl Streep and Martin Short are sitting next to each other at the Emmy's [sic].
' One fan opined that, 'The same way they have a camera on Taylor Swift throughout an entire awards ceremony I'm going to need a constant video stream on Meryl Streep and Martin Short throughout the Emmys.' Several users found the romance rumors sweet, like one fan who posted: 'I know I'm getting older because Martin Short & Meryl Streep sitting together in the front row is giving me all the feelings.' One person was so moved that they called the possibility of their romance 'the best thing that's ever happened to me.
' Another fan was convinced that the two were dating just because of 'the vibes,' despite their denials.' Other social media users seemed tickled at the idea that Meryl and Martin might be together One user said the two were 'talking only to each other and ignoring the show' and shared they they wanted to 'queen out with them more than anything' Others took a more conspiratorial approach, like one person who posted a popular meme from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. 'Explaining to my mom why it's so important that Meryl Streep and Martin Short are sitting next to each other at the Emmy's [sic]' One fan opined that, 'The same way they have a camera on Taylor Swift throughout an entire awards ceremony I'm going to need a constant video stream on Meryl Streep and Martin Short throughout the Emmys' Several users found the romance rumors sweet, like one fan who posted: 'I know I'm getting older because Martin Short & Meryl Streep sitting together in the front row is giving me all the feelings' One person was so moved that they called the possibility of their romance 'the best thing that's ever happened to me' Another fan was convinced that the two were dating just because of 'the vibes,' despite their denials Other social media users seemed tickled at the idea that Meryl and Martin Back in October of 2023, Meryl's fans were shocked to learn that she and her longtime husband Don Gummer had quietly separated six years earlier.
Martin supported his series Only Murders In The Building with his costars Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. The trio were presenting the first award of the evening, Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. 'What a magical evening it's been trying to remember people's names,' Selena joked, before Martin added 'And pretending we've seen their shows.
' During the hilarious segment, Martin joked about his fellow senior citizen costar: 'Steve, let me just say what an honor it is for me to be working with someone who looks like he’s fallen and can’t get up.' At one point while Meryl and Martin were sitting in the audience, their costar Selena ventured over to their seats to chat with them during a commercial break, according to video posted to social media. The ceremony is hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy , who are making history as the first father–son duo to emcee the program.
In 2020, the actors took home their own respective Emmy Awards for their work on their hit series, Schitt's Creek, which they created and starred in for six seasons. The Bear, left, and Shogun, right, received the most Emmy Awards nominations this year Abbott Elementary costars Sheryl Lee Ralph, left, and Quinta Brunson, right, both received nods 'For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theater was incentive enough,' they said in a statement to Vanity Fair , last month, while confirming their hosting gig. The pair continued: 'We’re thrilled to be able to raise a glass to this extraordinary season of television and can’t wait to spend the evening with you all.
' The Bear set a new record for nominations in a single year in the Comedy category with 23 (previously held by 30 Rock with 22 nominations in 2009), while Shōgun leads this year’s Drama category with 25 nominations. The Bear's Jeremy Allen White , Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Aniston , Selena Gomez , Jon Hamm and Quinta Brunson are among the nominees that are vying for some the evening's top prizes. This marks Gomez's first nomination in the lead actress category for her role as Mabel Mora in Only Murders In The Building.
Following the news, she told her followers that she felt 'honored and insanely grateful' for the recognition. Kristen Wiig is nominated for best actress in a comedy series for Apple TV+'s Palm Royale and best guest actress for a comedy series for hosting Saturday Night Live. 'What the,' Wiig said in a statement, obtained by E! News.
'Still in shock over here! I’m so happy for everyone that worked so hard on Palm Royale and SNL! And for all my fellow nominees!! Everyone at Apple, Lorne Michaels and the casts, writers, and crews!!! I can’t believe this.' Jennifer Aniston, pictured, and Reese Witherspoon are nominated in the same category for The Morning Show Aniston's Morning Show costar Jon Hamm was nominated for his work on Fargo in the category Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie From left, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building. They were all Emmy nominated Sofia Vergara, left, was nominated for her role as a drug lord in Griselda and Jean Smart, right, was recognized for her work on Hacks Read More 76th Primetime Emmy Awards WINNERS: The Bear cooks up early honors Nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series went to Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Only Murders In The Building, Palm Royale, Reservation Dogs and What We Do In The Shadows.
Baby Reindeer, Fargo, Lessons In Chemistry, Ripley and True Detective were nominated for Outstanding Limited Anthology Series or Movie. Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie nominations went to Matt Bomer for Fellow Travelers, Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer, Jon Hamm for Fargo, Tom Hollander for Feud and Andrew Scott for Ripley. Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series nominations went to Jennifer Aniston for The Morning Show, Carrie Coon for The Gilded Age, Maya Erskine for Mr and Mrs Smith, Ana Sawai for Shogun, Imelda Stanton The Crown and Reese Witherspoon for The Morning Show.
Nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series were Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary, Ayo Edebiri for The Bear, Selena Gomez for Only Murders In The Building, Maya Rudolph for Loot, Jean Smart for hacks and Kristen Wiig for Palm Royale. Nominations for Outstanding Reality Competition Program went to Amazing Race, RuPaul Drag Race, Top Chef, The Traitors and The Voice. This year’s ceremony will take place less than a year after the 75th edition of the show.
It took place in January after being moved back from its intended September 2023 date due to the writers and actors strikes. Eugene Levy and Dan Levy are making history as the first father–son duo to co-host the show; seen in 2020 This year’s ceremony will take be held less than a year after the 75th edition of the show Emmy Award winners Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon along with Emmy-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment are set to return as executive producers of the 76th Emmy Awards. This marks their second consecutive year as producers of television’s biggest night.
The 2024 Emmys ceremony airs live on Sunday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.
m. PT. It will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 WINNERS Outstanding Drama Series The Crown Fallout The Gilded Age The Morning Show Mr. and Mrs. Smith Shōgun - WINNER Slow Horses 3 Body Problem The Crown was one of the shows nominated in the category Outstanding Drama Series; Imelda Staunton is pictured Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series Donald Glover, Mr.
and Mrs. Smith Walton Goggins, Fallout Idris Elba, Hijack Gary Oldman, Slow Horses Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun - WINNER Dominic West, The Crown Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs.
Smith Anna Sawai, Shо̄gun - WINNER Imelda Staunton, The Crown Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun Billy Crudup, The Morning Show - WINNER Mark Duplass, The Morning Show Jon Hamm, The Morning Show Takehiro Hira, Shōgun Jack Lowden, Slow Horses Jonathan Pryce, The Crown Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series Christine Baranski, The Gilded Age Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown - WINNER Greta Lee, The Morning Show Lesley Manville, The Crown Karen Pittman, The Morning Show Holland Taylor, The Morning Show Outstanding Comedy Series Abbott Elementary Hacks - WINNER The Bear Curb Your Enthusiasm Reservation Dogs Only Murders in the Building Palm Royale What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows Jeremy Allen White, The Bear - WINNER D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Reservation Dogs From left, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building. They were all Emmy nominated Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series Ayo Edebiri, The Bear Jean Smart, Hacks - WINNER Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale Maya Rudolph, Loot Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series Carol Burnett, Palm Royale Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear - WINNER Hannah Einbinder, Hacks Janelle James, Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary Meryl Streep, Only Murders In The Building Outstanding Supporting Actor An A Comedy Series Lionel Boyce, The Bear Paul W. Downs, Hacks Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear - WINNER Paul Rudd, Only Murders In The Building Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Baby Reindeer - WINNER Fargo Lessons in Chemistry Ripley True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer - WINNER Jon Hamm, Fargo Tom Hollander, Feud: Capote vs.
the Swans Andrew Scott, Ripley Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country - WINNER Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry Juno Temple, Fargo Sofia Vergara, Griselda Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country Lamorne Morris, Fargo - WINNER Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs.
the Swans Sofia Vergara has received an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress In A Limited Series for her role in the Netflix series, Griselda Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Dakota Fanning, Ripley Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer - WINNER Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Animated Series Blue Eye Samurai Bob’s Burger Scavengers Reign The Simpsons X-Men ‘97 Outstanding Television Movie Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Quiz Lady Red, White & Royal Blue Scoop Unfrosted Scripted Variety Series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNER Saturday Night Live Talk Series The Daily Show - WINNER Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night With Seth Meyers The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Variety Special (live) The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Starring Usher 66th Grammy Awards The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady The Oscars The 76th Annual Tony Awards Variety Special (pre-recorded) Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer Dick Van Dyke 98 Years Of Magic Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die Trevor Noah: Where Was I Directing For A Drama Series Stephen Daldry – The Crown Mimi Leder – The Morning Show Hiro Murai – Mr & Mrs Smith Frederick EO Toye – Shōgun - WINNER Saul Metzstein – Slow Horses Salli Richardson-Whitfield – Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Directing For A Comedy Series Randall Einhorn – Abbott Elementary Christopher Storer – The Bear - WINNER Ramy Youssef – The Bear Guy Ritchie – The Gentlemen Lucia Aniello – Hacks Mary Lou Belli – The Ms Pat Show Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Weronika Tofilska – Baby Reindeer Noah Hawley – Fargo Gus Van Sant – Feud: Capote vs The Swans Millicent Shelton: Lessons in Chemistry Steven Zaillian – Ripley - WINNER Issa López – True Detective: Night Country Jennifer Aniston, pictured, and Reese Witherspoon were nominated in the same category for The Morning Show Writing For A Drama Series Peter Morgan and Meriel Sheibani-Clare – The Crown Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner – Fallout Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks – Shōgun Rachel Kondo and Caillin Puente – Shōgun Will Smith – Slow Horses - WINNER Writing For A Comedy Series Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Christopher Storer – The Bear Meredith Scardino and Sam Means – Girls5eva Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky – Hacks - WINNERS Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider – The Other Two Jake Bender and Zach Dunn – What We Do in the Shadows Jon Hamm was nominated for his work on Fargo Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer - WINNER Charlie Brooker – Black Mirror Noah Hawley – Fargo Ron Nyswaner – Fellow Travelers Steven Zaillian – Ripley Issa López – True Detective: Night Country Writing For A Variety Series The Daily Show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Saturday Night Live Outstanding Reality Competition Program The Amazing Race RuPaul’s Drag Race Top Chef The Traitors - WINNER The Voice Meryl Streep Share or comment on this article: Meryl Streep and Martin Short fans hunt for dating clues as cozy pair sit together at 2024 Emmy Awards amid THOSE romance rumors e-mail 10 shares Add comment.
