Martin Short and Merill Street share heartwarming moment at only murders in the building Premier amidst romance rumors in a delightful display of camaraderie Martin Short and Merill Street were spotted holding hands at the season 4 premiere of only murders in the building on Thursday night igniting a flurry of media attention and speculation the two stars who portray love interests in the hit Hulu series appeared in High Spirits as they walked alongside their coar Steve Martin at the Paramount lot in Los Angeles with a video shared by deadline capturing their affectionate moment the red carpet event showcased the chemistry between short and street with both actors looking effortlessly elegant stre 75 dazzled in a long blue and white patterned dress by Stella McCartney accentuated by three thin black belts cinching her waist she paired her Chic look with white kitten heels a matching purse silver hoop earrings and her signature black glasses short 74 complimented Her Style in a classic black suit white button-down shirt and a maroon tie embodying a Timeless Elegance throughout the evening the duo seemed at ease with one another sharing laughs and light-hearted moments during their photo opportunities with co-stars including Selena Gomez at one point they humorously stood apart reaching out to hold each other's hands further demonstrating their playful raor this affectionate gesture while seemingly innocent reignited discussions about their relationship status especially in of previous romance rumors earlier this year the two sparked speculation about a romantic connection when they were seen enjoying each others company at the 2024 Golden Globe awards however both actors have been quick to clarify their relationship a representative for stre assured fans that they are just friends and not dating in a subsequent episode of the club random with Bill mayor podcast short echoed this sentiment emphasizing their close friendship in an Interview With The Hollywood Reporter published just before the premiere short reiterated that he and stre are indeed friends dismissing any lingering rumors about a romantic involvement despite the gossip the pair has maintained a close friendship frequently seen together over the past several months indicating that their bond remains strong regardless of public speculation their friendship has been under the spotlight with a Duo spotted enjoying various outings including a recent visit to the Broadway show Merrily We Roll Along at Hudson theater in New York City in March prior to that they shared a dinner with friends at Georgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica California further fueling the Curiosity surrounding their relationship adding a layer of complexity to the narrative it was revealed that stre recently became single after separating from her husband Don gmer after 40 years of marriage in contrast short was married to Nancy dolman for 30 years before her passing in 2010 both actors have navigated their personal lives with Grace and their friendship appears to be a source of support for one another as they move forward as the premier of only murders in the building unfolds fans are treated to the undeniable chemistry between short and Streep on screen where their characters explore a romantic connection amidst the show's intriguing mystery however behind the scenes the two are evidently enjoying a deep friendship that transcends the roles they play much to the Delight of their supporters while the world may speculate about the nature of their relationship short and streets Bond stands as a testament to the beauty of friendship in the entertainment industry as they continue to share laughter and support both on and offscreen fans can look forward to seeing more of their delightful interactions in the upcoming season