Meryl Streep and Martin Short are happy together. The pair, who stirred rumors of romance last year after starring in the series "Only Murders in the Building" and being spotted sitting next to each other at various events,

Meryl Streep and Martin Short have been rumoured to be dating for some time - and now a source has confirmed that the pair are "definitely" an item.

Streep feels Short is "a gentleman, he keeps her laughing and is an all around positive person. She loves being around him," the insider says.

The rumours about the couple have been around after Oscar winner Meryl Streep guest starred from the third season of the Hulu and JioHotstar show. A report suggests the couple has been romantically involved for a year and happily dating.

Initially, their representatives denied any romantic involvement, but insiders have since confirmed that the two have become a couple. Short previously expressed his admiration for Streep in interviews, noting that their off-camera bond had grown naturally as they worked together.

Meryl Streep and Martin Short are taking over New York City with one live show at a time. On Sunday, March 9, the actors were spotted attending a performance of Oh! Mary, and posed with the cast backstage.

Betty Gilpin is currently playing the titular character in the hit musical, which follows Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination