Who's who in 'Southern Charm'

Inside source reveals the real-life people behind Mortimer’s characters

Inside source reveals the real-life people behind Mortimer’s characters

Scarlett Davenport, Minty’s mother
a k a Dale Mercer, Tinsley’s mother

Scarlett is the steel magnolia that meddles in her daughter’s life — arranging a meeting between Tripp and Minty — but is also her best friend and confidant. Dale was a recurring character on Tinsley’s reality show “High Society” and was heartbroken over Tinsley’s split with Topper. She’s Tinsley’s biggest cheerleader, says our source.