Zach Braff recently shared a story about the time Quentin Tarantino joked with him after his film’s soundtrack won a Grammy. Braff, known for his role in Scrubs, was promoting the 20th anniversary of the soundtrack for his film Garden State when he opened up about the experience. Apparently, Tarantino was up for the same award but was beat out by Braff. Braff called the win “unbelievable” and recalled how Tarantino congratulated him by saying “You stole my f***ing Grammy, man!” before giving him a hug.
Garden State was a sleeper hit when it came out in 2004, grossing $35 million in box office sales from a budget of just $3 million. Braff, who also wrote and directed the film, remembered the experience warmly. He even shared that he received a letter from esteemed director Steven Spielberg after the success of the film. The letter, which Braff had framed on his wall, welcomed him to Hollywood and praised Garden State’s success.
Tarantino had recently made headlines for his scrapped final film, The Movie Critic. The film was supposed to be his tenth and final film but was canceled due to the director’s change of heart. The script, which Tarantino had re-written, had included bringing in characters from his earlier films for a “meta-verse” effect. Brad Pitt was attached to star in the lead role.
While the fate of Tarantino’s final film remains unknown, Braff’s memories of Garden State and his Grammy win still resonate with fans. The film’s iconic soundtrack, which features Coldplay and The Shins, has become a beloved icon for many
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