Erica Noughton is played by the fabulously talented Vanessa Redgrave who believe it or not turned down Damehood in 1999. She should have been made a Dame years ago but that's another story. Here she is sexy, sensual, and believe it or not is extremely beautiful at her age far more than women half her age. Anyway, she plays child psychologist and is Julia's mother (what a coup in casting?) because she is Joely's real life mother. The scene in the gym between mother and daughter is quite interesting. I love Vanessa Redgrave and I think she is one of the most talented and gifted actresses of our generation. She makes it look so easy. Of course, this episode was the first for me watching Nip/Tuck and I left the show with mixed feelings. Then I returned and realized it's brilliance and have never left it. The scene between her and Christian is unforgettable. You forget that she's old enough to be his mother too.
Review of Erica Noughton
