Despite the speculation, reps have insisted there’s nothing going on, and Short himself told Bill Maher that they are “very close friends.”

Meryl Streep and Martin Short certainly have a lot of chemistry together. Whether the two of them are starring in the Hulu Series Only Murders in the Building or sitting together at an awards show, the two legendary performers did spark romance speculation when they were seated next to each other at the 2024 Golden Globes in January 2024.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences revealed the winners of its 2025 Children's & Family Emmy Awards on March 15. Here is the list.

Children's & Family Emmys winners list included 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians," Meryl Streep and Christian Slater.

Actors Meryl Streep and Christian Slater were among the winners at the 2025 Children and Family Emmy Awards, which were handed out during a ceremony at Television City. Voice actor Eric Bauza hosted the Saturday event and was also among the winners,