During the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, Ms. Selena Gomez, aged 33, publicly remarked upon communications between her co-star Mr. Martin Short, aged 75, and his companion, Ms. Meryl Streep, aged 76. While seated in the audience, Ms. Gomez was captured on video observing Mr. Short, who appeared visibly pleased while composing a text message as fellow co-star Mr. Steve Martin addressed him.
Ms. Gomez’s facial expression was notably animated, suggesting a reaction of pleasant surprise. She was further observed conveying to her fiancé, Mr. Benny Blanco, aged 37, that Mr. Short was in correspondence with Ms. Streep.
At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, Ms. Selena Gomez, widely recognized from Wizards of Waverly Place, was recorded mouthing the words ‘Martin’s texting Meryl’ in an exaggerated manner while turning toward her fiancé, Mr. Benny Blanco. Although Mr. Short, a nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Only Murders in the Building, was in attendance, Ms. Meryl Streep did not appear at the ceremony. This year marked Mr. Short’s fourth nomination in that category, in addition to four nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series as an executive producer of the program.
While Mr. Short has yet to secure an Emmy Award for his work on Only Murders in the Building, he is a prior two-time Emmy recipient, first in 1983 for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for SCTV Network 90, and again in 2014 for Outstanding Variety Special for hosting the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Mr. Mel Brooks. Ms. Gomez herself has received nominations in four consecutive years for her role as a producer on the series, though her sole nomination as a lead actress, received in 2024, did not result in an award.
Speculation regarding Mr. Short’s relationship with Ms. Streep began in early 2024, following her recurring role on Only Murders in the Building. Initial statements by Mr. Short’s representative, and later by Mr. Short personally during an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher, denied the existence of a romantic relationship, characterizing the two as ‘very close friends.’ Nevertheless, subsequent reporting in March 2024 indicated they had been in a relationship for over a year, and by August 2024 the pair were publicly observed holding hands at the premiere of the show’s fourth season. Since that time, while not issuing any public confirmation, they have appeared together openly in affectionate circumstances.
Mr. Short was previously married to Ms. Nancy Dolman, a Canadian actress and singer, from 1980 until her death in 2010 due to ovarian cancer. Ms. Streep, in turn, had been married to Mr. Don Gummer since 1978; however, public reports disclosed in 2023 that the couple had separated in 2017.
The 77th Emmy Awards also marked significant achievements across the industry. Mr. Noah Wyle, aged 54, obtained his first Emmy Award, prevailing in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Pitt, which further secured the distinction of Outstanding Drama Series among its five awards. Netflix’s limited series Adolescence was recognized with eight awards, including one for Mr. Owen Cooper, who thereby became the youngest male recipient of an acting Emmy. Apple TV+’s The Studio, led by Mr. Seth Rogen, emerged as the evening’s most decorated production with thirteen awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. HBO’s Hacks added three additional awards, including individual recognition for Ms. Jean Smart and Ms. Hannah Einbinder.
The ceremony, convened at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, thus served as the official commemoration of excellence in television for the year.#newsafro_
