Meryl Streep and Martin Short are back in the headlines, and this time, they’re cooking up more romance rumors than a kitchen at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant! Their latest rendezvous took place at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on October 16, where they were spotted dining like the stars they are, possibly while discussing their plans for world domination… or just dessert.
The dynamic duo, aged 75 and 74 respectively, were not alone in their quest for the perfect pasta; they were joined by none other than director Rob Marshall and his partner, producer John DeLuca. Honestly, it was like the Avengers of Hollywood in there, with less spandex and more spaghetti.
Meryl, ever the classy gal, was seen holding John’s arm while they said goodbye outside the restaurant. That’s right! Not even dinner can escape Meryl’s gravitational charm! Rob, who previously directed Meryl in the magical Mary Poppins Returns and the musical Into the Woods (a classic case of “Let’s get this Oscar buzz rolling!”), must have felt like he was watching his favorite rom-com unfold in real life.
The romance rumors really kicked into high gear at the 2024 Golden Globes, where Meryl and Martin were seated next to each other. As if that wasn’t a recipe for gossip! Martin’s rep had to step in to calm the masses, because clearly, they didn’t want anyone thinking Meryl had traded in her Oscar for Martin’s comedic chops. Over the summer, the duo was spotted holding hands at the Only Murders premiere, leaving fans everywhere saying, “Is it hot in here, or is it just their chemistry?”
And just to sprinkle some extra spice on this Hollywood dish, their characters on the show are about to tie the knot! Can you imagine the wedding? With Meryl belting out ballads and Martin throwing in one-liners, it’s bound to be the most entertaining nuptials since… well, ever! So grab your popcorn, because this romantic comedy is just getting started!
