Zach Braff Finally Addresses ‘Garden State’ Manic Pixie Dream Girl Controversy

From Left: Zach Braff and Natalie Portman at the 2004 premiere of “Garden State.” Kevin Winter via Getty Images Zach Braff is trying his best to wash away the tarnish that “Garden State” has developed over the years — but that may be hard to do, regardless of how hard he scrubs. In an interview with the Independent published Tuesday, the “Scrubs” actor defended creating the character of Sam (played by Natalie Portman) in his 2004 directorial debut, in which he also wrote and starred. “Garden State” was initially embraced by fans and critics, earning an 88% and 86% approval… Read Full Article