The year 2023 was filled with the news of breakups, separations, and divorces! We saw Britney Spears divorcing Sam Asghari, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner confirming their divorce. Amidst this, it came as a shock when Meryl Streep confirmed separation from husband Don Gummer. The two met in the 1970s after the death of Meryl’s then-boyfriend John Cazale.
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer had an instant connection, and they got married six months after meeting each other. However, as the couple marked their 45th marriage anniversary, ‘Mamma Mia!’ the actor announced his separation from him. Recently, during the Golden Globes, people witnessed a sparkling chemistry between her and Martin Short, who has denied any such rumors.
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Martin Short Says He Is Just Good Friends With ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Co-star Meryl Streep
During the recent Golden Globes, ‘Only Murders In The Building’ stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep received nominations in the acting category. Martin and Meryl attended the event, and during the awards, the fans saw a chemistry between the two, which sparked dating rumors.
Recently, Martin Short appeared on the Club Random with Bill Maher podcast, where the actor denied the rumors. Martin said, “We’re not a couple, we’re just good friends.”
The host, Bill Maher, teasingly said, “Well, you should because there’s nothing more powerful in Hollywood than a power couple.” He joked further, “It worked for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.”
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The Actress Confirmed Being Separated From Don Gummer For Six Years
In October 2023, right after the 45th wedding anniversary of Meryl Streep and Don Gummer, the actress announced that she had been separated from him for six years. In a statement given to People by her representative, she said, “Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart.”
Martin Short became a widower in 2010 after he lost his wife, Nancy Dolman, to ovarian cancer. The couple got married in 1980. They have three children—Katherine Elizabeth, Henry Hayter, and Oliver Patrick. In an interview with AARP: The Magazine, Martin Short talked about how he still communicates with his wife.
Martin said, “Our marriage was a triumph, so it’s tough. She died in 2010, but I still communicate with her all the time. It’s, ‘Hey Nan,’ you know? How would she react to this decision or that, especially regarding our three kids.” He added, “The idea that it just ends, and don’t speak of them—that’s wrong… to me, she’s still here.”
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