http://www.people.com/article/sarah-paulson-how-losing-job-led-stardom

The American Crime Story/American Horror Story vet had previously worked for Murphy in a memorable guest appearance on Nip/Tuck. Years later, Paulson was looking for work and attending a charity event with Jessica Lange, who was already signed on for AHS. It was there that Lange begged Murphy to give Paulson a job.