 Milner then recruits the beautiful English songwriter Cheryl Steed (Patsy Kensit), who immediately catches Howard's eye, and ultimately Denise's disdain.Cheryl diffuses the flirtation by informing the couple that she already has a songwriting partner—her husband Matthew (Chris Isaak).Joel tasks Denise and Cheryl with collaboration on a song for the ingénue singer Kelly Porter (Bridget Fonda).