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

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

The “Father of the Bride” actor took to Instagram Friday to talk about his “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars' close relationship when he shared a photo from a Glamor article featuring the three stars.

However, Martin's face was covered with a large, red forbidden emoji, seemingly indicating that he was a third wheel.

The comedian, 79, added no caption to the post, although 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 truly fills my heart with joy,” wrote one, while another commented that they were “not so invested in celebrity couple rumors.”

“I'm deeply obsessed with Meryl and Martin as a couple even though they're friends, they both just shine ✨,” someone else commented.

Martin's post showed Short, 74, and Streep, 75, all smiles after stepping out for a cozy dinner together at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California earlier this week.

Rumors began after the pair, who play on-screen love interests in the Hulu series, got 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 that they were “nothing more” than friends.

However, the actors have since been spotted enjoying each other's company on several occasions – going out to dinner together and attending Broadway plays.

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

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

“They walked hand in hand, and were in great spirits, laughing. It was so sweet and cute,” we were told. “It has to be more than a 'showmance'. There must be something there.”