Martin Short gives a peek into his first meeting with Meryl Streep

Martin Short has recently shared a glimpse of his first meeting with Meryl Streep on the set of Only Murders in the Building show.

During an appearance on latest episode of Conan O’ Brien Needs A Friend podcast, the Modern Family star opened up that he was in awe of the Oscar winner at the time when she joined the third season of OMITB show.

“I remember the first day working with Meryl and driving to the studio and thinking, ‘Hmm, I'm nervous today,” recalled the 75-year-old.

Martin told the host, “I haven’t been nervous going to the set for a long time... ‘Oh yeah, it's Meryl Streep!’”

The Mamma Mia! actress made her debut on the Hulu show as Loretta Durkin during Only Murders in the Building season 3, which premiered in 2023.

“The first scene we shot in Only Murders was a scene where we’re at the piano and we’re, kind of, flirting a little bit,” recounted Martin.

The actor further said, “The first shot set up is over her to me, so pressure’s on me and then we break down so that they can reverse the cameras and do her side. We go into [the] holding area and she just says, ‘OK, nerves to half.’”

“I go, ‘Wait a second, I was nervous. You can’t be nervous,’” quipped Martin.

Meanwhile, both stars were spotted filming a kissing scene in NYC for season five last month, implying that they have now warmed up to each other.