AS far as birthday surprises go, Hugh Grants shocking outburst is one Jemima Khan would rather forget
Guests at her 33rd party in London on Tuesday were astounded to hear her boyfriend of three years accusing her of being a dictator and a nag.
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Jemima had made a joke about 46-year-old Hughs reluctance to commit which clearly irked the famously grumpy actor, leading to a big public bust-up.
Our source at the bash, held at The George restaurant in Mayfair, tells us: The night started off pretty well and they arrived looking very coupley.
But when Jemima started chatting to her guests she made a joke about commitment phobia that didnt go down too well to say the least.
She said, If I had a child with Hugh, his dad would be 60 before he was even a teenager. Thats how long it takes Hugh to make up his mind. Jemima also said that the promotional schedule for his new film, Music And Lyrics, meant that they werent seeing a lot of each other, which was obviously annoying her.
The About A Boy star then retaliated by accusing Jemima who shocked snappers by going commando under her PVC dress on the night of being a terrible nag.
Our spy continues: Hugh didnt think her comments were appropriate at all. He told her: Youre too overpowering, Jemima. Strong is one thing but youre behaving like a dictator.
Her comments werent intended to upset him but theyd obviously hit a nerve. The mood soured after that and although the couple tried to stay composed for the sake of their guests, it looked like theyd be continuing their row when they got home.
Its not the first time Hugh and Jemima, who used to be married to cricketer Imran Khan, have rowed at a party.
In 2005, at Elton Johns lavish White Tie And Tiara Ball, Jemima lost her rag and hurled a volley of four-letter abuse at Hugh after his former lover, Liz Hurley, seductively sucked his finger.
So it was no surprise when Hugh recently admitted that hed been left off the guest list for Lizs March wedding to Arun Nayar.
He said: I dont think many people invite their ex when they get married, so Im not at all bitter, and theres no bad feeling or weirdness, were just not invited.
Maybe Liz just didnt want to be upstaged by him and Jemima arguing!
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