Divorce delays spark challenges for Meryl Streep and Martin Short, sources say

Meryl Streep and Martin Short are eager to take the next step in their connection and ready to tie the knot, but Streep’s ongoing divorce from Don Gummer is resulting in tension as they near 2026.

A source stated to Globe, “Martin is getting impatient. He’s so gaga for Meryl, and he’s a very old-fashioned guy. He wants them to get married and live together. Meryl says she wants to marry him too, but she hasn’t made getting her divorce finalized a priority.”

Divorce Complications

The insider mentioned that Streep’s ex-husband is “dragging his feet,” and the 76-year-old actress “doesn’t want to press it.” “The whole thing is a delicate balance because she does want to remain close to him. They have their kids and grandkids. They’re family and she doesn’t want to hurt him or upset her kids.”

Streep and Gummer were married for 45 years before revealing their split in 2023. Together, they share a son Henry and daughters Mamie, Grace, and Louisa.

Short’s Perspective

“Martin has been understanding, and he has no issue with her being friends with her ex-husband, he supports that, but he doesn’t see why they still need to be married on paper,” the source cited. “That bothers him, not to mention it’s holding up all his plans.”

The source also disclosed, “He is full of excitement and has this whole dream wedding he’s got in mind for them, but until she gets this sorted out, they’re stuck in limbo.”

FAQs;

Q1. Who are Meryl Streep and Martin Short?
Meryl Streep is an award-winning actress, and Martin Short is a comedian and actor. They have been romantically involved and intended to marry.

Q2. Why haven’t they gotten married yet?
Streep’s divorce from Don Gummer is still continuing. She is giving priority to her family and completing the legal process.