Richardson back in 'Nip/Tuck' fold

June 25, 2007 Joely Richardson is returning for the fifth season of the hit FX drama "Nip/Tuck" with a sizable raise. According to sources, the salary bump will bring Richardson's pay next season to $1.3 million-$1.5 million, or close to $100,000 an episode. Richardson's return to "Nip/Tuck" follows months of speculation about the future of her and her character on the show, prompted by comments in the press made by Richardson in November regarding a serious health issue with her teen daughter.

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