PR 'Rottweiler' Fran Cutler Clashes with Model's Ex at Brits After-Party
Fran Cutler, famously known as the 'party Rottweiler' for her role in the exclusive Primrose Hill Set during the 1990s, has shown she still possesses her formidable bite. The public relations supremo was embroiled in a heated confrontation with James Cook, the former husband of model Poppy Delevingne, at the Sony Music Brit Awards after-party. This exclusive event took place at the newly opened Soho House in Manchester, where tensions flared dramatically.
Table Tensions Erupt into Public Row
The altercation unfolded at a reserved table where James Cook was seated with his fiancée, Lauren Brown, alongside Fran Cutler and her 24-year-old daughter, Mercy. According to an eyewitness, James appeared visibly agitated and was heard repeatedly swearing at Mercy, telling her to 'f*** off' on multiple occasions. After enduring this verbal abuse about four times, Mercy eventually left the table, prompting Fran Cutler to intervene.
The insider revealed: 'Fran stepped in and started having a go at James, while Lauren urged him to calm down. Moments later, Fran also made her exit from the table.' Both James Cook and Fran Cutler have declined to comment on what specifically sparked the disagreement, leaving the exact cause of the conflict shrouded in mystery.
Fran Cutler's Relationship with Daughter Mercy
Earlier this week, Fran Cutler, aged 62, discussed her close bond with her daughter Mercy on the Spinning Plates podcast. Mercy, a graduate of Imperial College London, now works as a private equity analyst. Fran expressed pride in their relationship, stating, 'She gets on with all my friends.' She also reflected on the challenges of motherhood during Mercy's early years, noting, 'It was a struggle in those early years. I wasn't a stay-at-home mum because I had to work at night.'
Fran has never publicly disclosed the identity of Mercy's father but shared fond memories of raising her daughter alongside friends like Kate Moss, Sadie Frost, and Rosemary Ferguson. 'I had a lot of fun and really great friends that had kids all around the same age,' she said. 'So all the kids grew up together and they are friends still.'
Other Highlights from the Brit Awards After-Party
The Sony Music Brit Awards after-party in Manchester was a star-studded affair, featuring other notable moments. Mark Ronson, who received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution To Music, paid tribute to his wife, actress Grace Gummer. Ronson, 50, praised Grace for her unwavering support, saying, 'I always want Grace by my side, because she's always supported me with my music and DJing, which is quite full on.' He added, 'She has made so many sacrifices for me that I'm so grateful for.' The couple married in 2021 and have two young daughters.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, 61, shared insights into his hectic lifestyle, admitting he survives on just four-and-a-half to five hours of sleep nightly. Actor Stephen Graham expressed frustration with arrogant Hollywood co-stars who display prima donna behavior on set, calling such actions 'disrespectful' and 'disgusting.'
