It’s official! Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is back, and it’s live now through June 1, 2026. The retailer is bursting with rare discounts on fashion must-haves. But here’s the thing — some of the best, most stylish pieces are already selling out. . . which means if your wardrobe needs a refresh, you won’t want to wait to shop.

As a fashion editor (and someone who is stocking their own wardrobe with cute summer clothes), I’ve already begun digging through pages of chic stuff, compiling a small but mighty list of items I think are worth adding to your cart. My top picks include breezy summer dresses, statement shirts that elevate your outfit, everyday sneakers and so much more. Get ‘em before they’re gone!

Hidden Fashion Gems in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale

1. My Favorite: The best items are ones that can pull double duty, like this 100% cotton Petal & Pup dress. With sneakers and stud earrings, it makes the perfect daytime look, but swap in some heels and dangly drops and you’re wedding ready — was $109, now $55!

2. Cool Kicks: I’ve learned the hard way that when Adidas sneakers are on sale, you need to snap up your size while you still can. With chunkier shoes on their way out, this sleek Handball Spezial pair feels like the perfect low-profile pick. It’s still supportive with its classic gum-rubber sole, and instead of basic white, it’s a very, very light pink, which is just as versatile but adds more interest — was $120, now $78!

3. Airy Essential: If you’re looking for a summer top that’s flattering, fun and fuss-free, Treasure & Bond’s peplum pick belongs in your cart. Aside from the playful ruffles and floral print, it’s perfectly loose and breezy, with short sleeves that provide just enough arm coverage without making you sweat — was $90, now $63!

4. Easy Option: Alternatively, a chic graphic tee is the ultimate summer staple, quickly turning basic shorts and skirts in a full fashion-forward ensemble. This one from Caslon features a colorful, artsy print, making it feel like something you discovered in an overseas boutique instead of Nordstrom’s sale section — was $35, now $21!

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5. Denim Shorts: Between the dark wash and tailored appearance, Lands’ End’s denim pleated trouser shorts seem way more expensive than they are. Yet, despite the structured look, they’re secretly stretchy, so you’ll have no problem wearing this pair all day — and tomorrow, too! — was $80, now $60!

6. Star-Approved Purse: Clare V is a brand celebrities love — Reese Witherspoon, Dakota Johnson and Rachel Bilson are all fans (and if you watch Shrinking, you’ve definitely seen the pieces on screen). This woven brown and green bag will add a fun yet sophisticated pop to any outfit, but if you aren’t into color, a hazelnut alternative is also on sale — was $425, now $298!

7. Light Layer: Give your summer outfit a slightly nautical twist with Halogen’s classic striped cardigan, which features golden buttons down the front. Whether you throw it in a tote, shrug it over your shoulders or hang it on your office chair, it’s a versatile layer you’ll continue to reach for whenever the wind or air conditioning becomes a bit too much — was $79, now $50!

8. Polka Dot Pick: Spotted designs are having a moment, and there’s no better time to embrace the whimsical trend than in the summer. This blue and pink dotted dress is full of personality, and even better, includes a smocked back and adjustable straps, ensuring it’ll fit you just right — was $55, now $33!

9. Summer Sleepwear: Don’t spend so much time browsing dresses and shorts that you forget to update your pajama drawer! Nordstrom’s airy, short-sleeve satin set will save you from night sweats, and the watercolor blossom print is so pretty, you won’t mind rocking it at the buffet on your next tropical vacation — was $69, now $50!

10. Nostalgic Footwear: Remember those adorable jelly sandals from your childhood? Well, these slides are essentially the adult version. The two-buckle design makes them easy to slip on, while the clear colorway is the ultimate neutral, ready to pair with any outfit — was $75, now $50!

11. Linen Pants: It’s rare to find 100% linen pants under $100, which makes this $50 option a real steal! Aside from being lightweight and easy enough to pull on in the heat, this style comes in petite sizing, so even those under 5’3” can get in on the fun, no trips to the tailor required — was $80, now $50!

12. Fashionable Flats: It seems like every day, another celebrity steps out wearing Mary Jane Flats. Channel your inner Kate Holmes with Franco Sarto’s brown suede option<, which looks very high-end thanks to the double straps and grommet detailing — was $130, now $52!

13 Office-Approved: Dressing for the office when it’s hot and humid outside is always a challenge, but thankfully, this eyelet shift is perfect for days sitting at your desk. It’s light enough for warm weather, layers nicely underneath a blazer or cardigan and won’t look too stuffy at happy hour drinks — was $118, now $59!

14. Statement Studs: On days when layering feels like a lot, spice up your outfit with Nordstrom’s golden studs. This medium-sized, vintage-inspired pair will add that much-needed something extra to whatever you’ve got on, making your look feel stylish and intentional rather than basic — was $40, now $24!

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Tom Hardy has reportedly been axed from the third season of the hit Paramount+ show MobLand after clashing with producers.

Veteran entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni reported in his Puck newsletter on Thursday, May 21, that Paramount opted not to pick up Hardy’s option for season 3 amid on-set tensions during the production of the show’s second season.

The report alleged that Hardy, 48, was late to set, asked to give notes on the script and attempted to change scripted dialogue.

Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Hardy, Paramount+ and MobLand producer 101 Studios for comment.

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Paramount+ has had a lot of success with shows about antiheroes on the wrong side of the law. That trend continues this month with the debut of MobLand, a new crime series starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. Harry Da Souza (Hardy) is thrust into a mob war between two of London’s rival […]

Hardy plays lead character Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family, in the hit gang drama costarring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and more.

MobLand, created by Ronan Bennett and executive produced by Guy Ritchie, premiered in March 2025 and was an immediate success for Paramount+. Hardy serves as an executive producer on the series.

Paramount+ renewed the drama for a second season in June 2025, citing the show’s impact on the streaming service.

“With over 26 million viewers and climbing, MobLand has become a resounding triumph driven by the creative brilliance of Guy, Jez [Butterworth], Ronan and David C. Glasser, and brought to life by the powerhouse performances by Tom, Pierce, and Helen,” Paramount co-CEO and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Chris McCarthy said at the time. “We are elated to greenlight a second season of this global phenomenon, which has dominated both domestic and international charts and soared to #1 in the United Kingdom.”

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“MobLand was one of those incredible moments where Chris McCarthy came to us with the vision of creating the next great mob series, and after traversing the U.K. countryside in a quest to land Guy Ritchie, we both came to the realization that we knew the exact formula. With the extraordinary talent of Guy, Ronan, Jez and our incredible cast, we brought that vision to life,” added executive producer and 101 Studios CEO David C. Glasser.

Writer and executive producer Jez Butterworth said at the time, “TV was a brand-new world for me and I was reluctant to commit to a TV overall, but Chris, David, and the teams at Paramount and 101 Studios, completely changed my perspective with their bold creative vision and razor-sharp strategic insight. Collaborating with Chris, David, Guy and our stellar cast has been nothing short of inspiring and I’m excited to dive into the second season of MobLand.”

MobLand season 1 is available to stream on Paramount+. A season 2 premiere date has yet to be announced.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

Tom Hardy has starred in plenty of big projects over the last few years, but few have picked up as much steam and developed the same level of audience as MobLand. Hardy’s stardom is certainly part of what helped draw people to the show in the first place, but MobLand also features other stars like Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren at the front to draw an even more vast audience. If that wasn’t enough, Paramount recruited tenured action and crime thriller director Guy Ritchie to direct several episodes of MobLand. He also produces the show, and while it’s primarily written by Ronan Bennett, Ritchie is said to be heavily involved with the creative direction of the series. Bennett also recently wrote the first season of The Day of the Jackal, the Peacock original spy series based on the writings that inspired Reacher.

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Paramount renewed MobLand for a second season not long after the conclusion of the first, and only a few months later, cameras were rolling on the sophomore season of the Hardy and Brosnan-led crime drama. Production on MobLand Season 2 wrapped earlier this year, and while Paramount has still yet to assign the show a spot on the release calendar, it is expected to premiere before the end of this year. However, MobLand fans have been dealt a massive blow as it’s being reported that Tom Hardy has officially been fired from his role as Harry Da Souza in the show. Hardy will be seen in the second season since it has already wrapped, but if MobLand is picked up for Season 3 and beyond, Hardy will not be back in the role. It’s unclear if the role will be recast or written out entirely.

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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz
Which Action Hero Would Be
Your Perfect Partner?
Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt

Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.

🎖️Rambo

🍸James Bond

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🏺Indiana Jones

🔧John McClane

🎭Ethan Hunt

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FIND YOUR PARTNER →

01

You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner?
The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.

ASomeone who already has three contingency plans running and is calmly working through all of them.
BSomeone who reads the terrain instinctively and knows exactly how to use it against the enemy.
CSomeone who keeps their nerve and their sense of humour when everything is falling apart.
DSomeone who knows the history of wherever we are and what we’re walking into.
ESomeone with the right contact, the right cover identity, and the right exit already arranged.

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02

You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel?
How you get there is half the mission.

AOn foot through terrain no one else would attempt — I move where vehicles can’t follow.
BOn a motorcycle, a cargo plane, or anything else that gets me there before I think too hard about it.
CIn something that belongs to someone else — borrowed, stolen, or improvised under fire.
DFirst class, with a cover identity and a gadget that does something I won’t explain until it’s needed.
EBy whatever means are available — I’ve driven, flown, and once arrived by camel. The destination matters, not the method.

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03

You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do?
This is when you find out what someone is really made of.

ADisappears into the environment, flanks them silently, and ends it before I’ve reloaded.
BCracks a one-liner, grabs a fire extinguisher or a chair, and improvises something that somehow works.
CProduces a gadget specifically designed for this exact scenario and uses it with infuriating precision.
DPulls out a whip, a pistol, and an archaeological insight that somehow gets us out alive.
ENeutralises the threat with maximum efficiency and minimum words — they were already three moves ahead.

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04

The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest?
Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.

AA bar with terrible lighting, cold beer, and absolutely no questions about feelings.
BThe finest restaurant in the city, a bottle of something expensive, and a conversation that is equal parts brilliant and exhausting.
CA local dig site, a museum after hours, or a long story about why that particular artefact matters to human civilisation.
DPizza. Bad TV. Falling asleep halfway through a movie neither of you were watching anyway.
EA debrief that turns into three hours of contingency planning that somehow becomes the most fun you’ve had all week.

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05

How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission?
Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.

APrecise and minimal — tell me what I need to know and nothing else. Every word has a cost.
BDeadpan and dry — keeping it light keeps me sharp, even when everything is on fire.
CEnthusiastic and slightly chaotic — but always with useful information buried somewhere in the noise.
DCalm and controlled through an earpiece, with a plan that covers every variable I haven’t thought of yet.
EBarely at all — silence is a language and they speak it fluently.

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06

Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them?
The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.

AInfiltrate their inner circle, learn everything, and dismantle them from inside out before they know we’re there.
BStudy the historical pattern — every villain of this type has a weakness written somewhere in the past.
CGet them talking. The more they monologue, the more time I have to figure out how to beat them.
DGo through them. Directly. With as much force as the terrain allows.
EFind the one thing they haven’t accounted for — there’s always one thing — and make sure we’re holding it.

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07

Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do?
Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.

ACome in alone, quietly, and get me out before anyone knows they were there.
BHave already been working on the extraction since the moment I disappeared — the plan is already running.
CCome in loud, come in fast, and worry about the collateral damage later — I’d do the same for them.
DUse every resource, every contact, and bend every rule until I’m out — they don’t leave people behind.
ECharm their way in somehow, bluff through the hard part, and still manage to look good doing it.

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08

What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace?
A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.

ATechnology that shouldn’t exist yet and the training to use it under any conditions.
BSurvival instinct so refined it borders on supernatural — and the scars to prove it’s been tested.
CKnowledge of history, language, and culture that makes them invaluable in places where force is useless.
DThe ability to walk into any room in the world and immediately become the most trusted person in it.
EStubbornness that refuses to accept a situation is hopeless — and the improvisational skill to back it up.

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09

Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with?
No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.

AA partner who never fully switches off — always watching exits, always calculating threats, even at dinner.
BA partner who gets the job done brilliantly but has the emotional availability of a locked filing cabinet.
CA partner who makes everything ten times more complicated than it needs to be — but who always comes through.
DA partner who gets personally attached to every relic, ruin, and artefact we encounter, which slows everything down.
EA partner who was not built for this and knows it — but shows up anyway, every time, without being asked.

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10

It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now?
The last question is the most honest one.

AOne line. Absolutely dry. Delivered like the world isn’t ending. Then we move.
BNothing said at all — just a look that means we both already know what has to happen.
CA plan I don’t fully understand that somehow accounts for everything, delivered in thirty seconds flat.
DA piece of historical context that reframes the entire situation and tells us exactly what to do next.
ESomeone who steps forward instead of back — because that’s who they’ve always been.

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Your Partner Has Been Assigned
Your Perfect Partner Is…

Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.

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Rambo

Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.

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James Bond

Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.

Indiana Jones

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Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.

John McClane

Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.

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Ethan Hunt

Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.

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Why Was Tom Hardy Fired From ‘MobLand’?

Paramount reportedly let Tom Hardy go from MobLand after the conclusion of Season 2 filming for being consistently late to set, clashing with writers and constantly trying to rewrite lines and dialogue during filming, and pushing back at the show becoming more of an ensemble series, taking the spotlight off of his character. Hardy had a reputation for the same behavior on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road, where he clashed with his co-star Charlize Theron on several occasions after showing up late and not knowing his lines.

Check out the first season of MobLand on Paramount Plus and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2 and beyond.

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March 30, 2025

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Paramount+

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Stephen Colbert may be one of late night television’s sharpest interviewers, but the comedian recently admitted that even he has struggled to stay composed around certain celebrity guests. 

During a candid conversation with fellow hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, the longtime TV personality shared surprising confessions about several famous women who have completely thrown him off balance over the years. 

From supermodel crushes to awkward on-air attraction, Colbert’s stories quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the special.

Stephen Colbert stunned his fellow late-night hosts after revealing that supermodel Paulina Porizkova once openly admitted she was attracted to him.

The confession came during “Strike Force Five Returns To Celebrate Stephen Colbert,” where the TV host recalled one of the biggest ego boosts of his career.

When Colbert dropped Porizkova’s name, the room immediately erupted in disbelief. “Oh my God!” the other hosts reacted after hearing the revelation involving the iconic model, who famously appeared on the covers of Vogue and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Colbert admitted the moment stayed with him for years. “That was a flex that I’ve never ever been able to match,” he confessed.

The story dates back to a 2000 appearance Porizkova made on “Good Morning America” after Colbert mentioned her on his own show. During the interview, the model did not hold back while discussing her feelings about the comedian.

“If it wasn’t for the fact that I’m already very happily married, and so is he apparently, he is just my kind of guy,” she said, adding, “He’s so hot.”

At the time, Porizkova was married to Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, while Colbert had already been married to his wife, Evelyn McGee Colbert, for several years.

Colbert Says Michelle Williams Left Him Flustered

While reflecting on memorable interviews, Stephen Colbert also admitted there was one actress who completely distracted him during an appearance on his show.

The host revealed that Michelle Williams unexpectedly left him unable to focus during their first interview in 2019.

“I’ll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to. Like, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time,” Colbert admitted.

According to the 62-year-old, the moment Williams sat down across from him, panic immediately set in.

“She sat down across from me and I went, ‘F-ck, what is wrong with my head?’ I’d better not look directly at her for this entire interview,” Colbert shared. 

The late-night host later praised the actress for her overall presence, highlighting both her energy and appearance. Colbert described Williams as having an incredible “vibe” and “face,” while also calling her “so beautiful.”

Stephen Colbert Admits Rachel Weisz Also Left Him Nervous

Williams was apparently not the only celebrity capable of rattling Colbert during interviews. 

The comedian also confessed he once had what he jokingly described as “a Rachel Weisz problem.”

According to the icon, the Oscar-winning actress had such an effect on him that he actively avoided her whenever she visited the studio.

“I used to have a Rachel Weisz problem,” he admitted. Colbert explained that he would sometimes “leave the building” during her visits because he worried he might embarrass himself. 

He said he feared he would say something “stupid.”

Colbert’s Career Faces Major Uncertainty After CBS Decision

Stephen Colbert’s personal revelations arrived during an especially turbulent chapter in his professional life.

Last July, the producer shocked viewers when he announced that Paramount/CBS would not renew his contract after more than a decade hosting his late-night program.

The decision also marked the end of a franchise that had existed on television for 44 years. At the time, the network insisted the cancellation was “purely a financial decision.”

However, the timing immediately sparked speculation because the announcement came shortly after Colbert criticized Paramount/CBS over its legal settlement involving President Donald Trump.

During his show, Colbert called the company’s reported $16 million settlement “a big fat bribe.” 

The controversy grew even larger because Paramount was simultaneously pursuing a massive merger with Skydance, a deal requiring approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

Bruce Springsteen Accuses Donald Trump Allies Of Silencing Stephen Colbert

Recently, Bruce Springsteen delivered a blistering defense of Colbert during an appearance on the penultimate episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” directly accusing Trump and powerful media executives of punishing the late-night host for criticizing the president. 

As The Blast reported, Springsteen told Colbert, “I’m here in support tonight for Stephen, because you are the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a president who can’t take a joke.” 

He then escalated his criticism by targeting Larry and David Ellison, saying they “feel they need to kiss his *ss to get what they want.” 

Springsteen continued, “Stephen, these are small-minded people. They got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about.”  

The rock legend later performed his politically charged song “Streets of Minneapolis,” which criticizes ICE raids, government overreach, and comments made by officials, including Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem. 

During the performance, messages such as “RESISTANCE,” “TRUTH,” and “HOPE” were projected behind him as he used the moment to portray Colbert as a victim of political retaliation and censorship.  

Meryl Streep and Martin Short may still refuse to publicly define their relationship, but the Hollywood pair continues fueling speculation everywhere they go. 

While the beloved stars have quietly grown closer since working together on “Only Murders in the Building,” one lingering detail has continued to surprise fans: Streep is still legally married to sculptor Don Gummer. 

Now, insiders are shedding new light on how Gummer allegedly feels about Streep’s romance with her famous co-star after years of separation and emotional adjustment within their family.

Streep and Short first sparked romance rumors in 2024 after they were spotted looking unusually affectionate together, surprising fans who never expected the longtime friends to become Hollywood’s newest couple.

The pair starred together as Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” where their on-screen chemistry quickly spilled into real-life speculation.

Even as sightings of the two increased, both stars continued to avoid direct confirmation of their relationship status. That secrecy did not shock those closest to Streep, who has always guarded her private life carefully.

The Oscar-winning actress only revealed in October 2023 that she and her husband, Don Gummer, had separated in 2017 after decades together.

The former couple met through Streep’s brother in 1978 and married later that same year at a garden ceremony at her family home.

Now, years after quietly ending their relationship behind closed doors, Streep appears happier than ever, spending time with Short at celebrity hotspots around Los Angeles.

Streep’s Husband Reportedly Made Peace With The Split

According to insiders, Gummer has spent years emotionally processing the end of his marriage and has now reportedly accepted Meryl Streep’s new chapter with Short.

“Don has come to terms with the end of his marriage,” a source told the Daily Mail. The insider explained that the former couple’s decades together and shared family history made the transition incredibly difficult at first.

“They were together for such a long time and will always be connected through their children,” the source added.

Streep and Gummer share four adult children: daughters Grace, Mamie, and Louisa, and son Henry Wolfe.

According to the insider, Gummer initially worried most about how the split would affect their children because the family had always viewed their parents as inseparable.

“Don was especially worried about how the kids would take it, because seeing him with Meryl was the only version of family they had ever known,” the source revealed, adding, “The split shattered that ‘together forever’ image.”

Still, years of communication reportedly helped the family slowly adapt to the new reality. “After years of honest conversations, the family has come to understand that the change was necessary,” the insider explained.

Meryl Streep’s Timing With Short Apparently Helped

Sources claim one major reason Gummer eventually accepted Streep’s relationship with Short is that so much time passed between the separation and the romance rumors.

According to insiders, the situation could have been far more painful had the actress immediately begun dating after ending the marriage.

“If she had moved on with Martin right after the breakup, it really would have hit Don hard,” the source explained.

Another insider added, “If this relationship with Martin had started immediately after the split, it’s something he probably never would have gotten over. But enough time has passed now that he’s genuinely at peace with it.”

The insider also claimed that Gummer now chooses to focus on the positive memories from their decades-long marriage rather than remain bitter.

“He has accepted that he shared some of the best years of his life with her,” they shared.

Although the source joked that Gummer is probably not watching “Only Murders in the Building” repeatedly at home, they insisted he is glad his estranged wife appears happy and isn’t publicly weaponizing their past relationship.

Streep And Gummer Remain Legally Married

Despite living separate lives for years, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer reportedly have no immediate plans to officially divorce.

According to insiders, finances and shared assets are the biggest reasons the former couple has remained legally married. One source claimed the “Devil Wears Prada” actress has not “officially moved forward with a divorce largely for financial and logistical reasons.”

Because the actress reportedly has a fortune estimated at around $100 million, dividing properties, investments, and long-held assets would become extremely complicated.

“They share significant assets, and it’s simply far easier to remain legally married than to go through the complicated and expensive process of dividing properties, investments, and everything tied to their lives together,” the insider explained.

Rather than endure a lengthy legal battle, both parties reportedly prefer handling the situation privately and respectfully.

“There is still a strong level of respect between them,” the source said. The insider added that both would rather avoid spending enormous amounts of money and emotional energy untangling decades of shared responsibilities.

Meryl Streep And Martin Short Continue Fueling Romance Rumors

Although they continue to deny being romantically involved, Streep and Short are reportedly no longer hiding their affection from those around them.

The pair have recently been spotted together at several celebrity-favorite Los Angeles spots, including Chateau Marmont and Giorgio Baldi.

During one recent outing at Chateau Marmont, insiders claimed the two looked unmistakably close throughout dinner. 

According to eyewitnesses, Streep and Short were “holding hands under the table” while “acting like teens” and “whispering to each other.”

The behavior reportedly left little doubt among onlookers about the nature of their relationship.

“What was interesting is that they’ve both been denying they’re in a romantic relationship,” the source previously said, adding, “But seeing them inside the Chateau there’s no doubt they are in love.”