Steve Martin reacts to Meryl Streep and Martin Short dating rumors with cryptic post

Steve Martin weighed in on the recent rumors that Meryl Streep and Martin Short are dating with a hilariously cryptic message.

The “Father of the Bride” actor addressed his “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars’ close relationship on Instagram Friday when he shared a photo featuring all three stars from a Glamour article.

However, Martin’s face was covered with a big, red prohibited emoji, which seemingly signaled he was a third wheel.

The comedian, 79, did not add any caption to the post, though many fans took the opportunity to celebrate the potential new couple in the comments.

“I don’t know why the thought of Meryl and Martin makes me so happy but it honestly fills my heart with joy,” one person wrote, while another commented that they’ve “never been so invested in celebrity couple rumors.”

“I’m deeply truly madly living for Meryl & Martin as a couple even if they are friends, they both just glow✨,” someone else commented.

Martin’s post comes shortly after Short, 74, and Streep, 75, were spotted smiling big as they stepped out for a cozy dinner together at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., earlier this week.

Rumors that the pair, who play on-screen love interests in the Hulu series, were an item started after they were seen getting close at the 2024 Golden Globes.

A rep for Short quickly shut down speculation of a romantic relationship between the two, telling People at the time they were “nothing more” than friends.

However, the actors have since been seen enjoying each others’ company on several occasions — going to dinners together and attending Broadway plays.

In August, the Oscar-winning actress was seen holding hands with Short at the Season 4 premiere of their Hulu show.

Insiders told Page Six that Streep and Short stuck close to each other while inside the theater, putting their “close friendship” on full display.

“They walked in holding hands, and were in great spirits, laughing. It was very sweet and cute,” we were told. “It’s gotta be more than a ‘showmance.’ There is definitely something there.”