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When most people achieve financial success, they’re eager to share the spoils with their parents. But when it comes to Hollywood director, Quentin Tarantino, his rise isn’t just your average success story but in fact, it is driven by a complex relationship with his mother.
Quentin Tarantino’s Financial Triumph
Despite being one of the most celebrated filmmakers of our time, with a bank account that, according to Celebrity Net Worth, is packed with an impressive $120 million, Tarantino’s relationship with his mother is far from what you might expect.
As stated earlier, most adults, once they’ve earned their fortune, would probably want to help their parents live a comfortable life but not Quentin. He’s got a different story, and it’s one that’s not all warm and fuzzy.
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A Mother’s Lack of Support
In a 2021 conversation with Brian Koppelman, the co-creator of Billions (via PEOPLE), Quentin opened up about his complicated history with his mom. Unlike many kids who get cheered on by their parents, his mom wasn’t exactly his biggest fan when he was chasing his dream of becoming a writer.
In fact, her lack of support was so pointed that it led to one of the most memorable (and for some, harsh) decisions he’s made in his adult life – refusing to ever give her a dime of his success.
Tarantino shared how, as a teenager, when he was caught writing screenplays in school, his mother would mock his ambitions with sarcasm. The ‘Django Unchained’ creator recalled, “She said, ‘Oh, and by the way, this little writing career’, with the finger quotes and everything. ‘This little “writing career” that you’re doing? That s*** is f***ing over!'”
He continued, “And when she said that to me in that sarcastic way, I was in my head, and I go, ‘OK, lady. When I become a successful writer, you will never see penny one from my success. There will be no house for you. There’s no vacation for you, no Elvis Cadillac for mommy. You get nothing. Because you said that.”
A Single Act of Help, but No More
It wasn’t just a knee-jerk reaction, though. Tarantino went on to clarify that, despite that deep-seated resolve, he did help her once. But after that, he stuck to his guns.
He was clear in his reasoning, “There are consequences for your words as you deal with your children. Remember there are consequences for your sarcastic tone about what’s meaningful to them.”
Connie Zastoupil’s Perspective
Tarantino’s mom, Connie Zastoupil, isn’t exactly on the same page about this story. She’s always been vocal about supporting her son, saying in a statement to USA Today that she loves him and is proud of his success.
“Regarding my son Quentin – I support him, I’m proud of him and love him and his growing new family,” she said. “It gave me great joy to dance at his wedding and receive his news upon the birth of my Grandson Leo.”
But when it comes to Quentin’s harsh words about their past, she prefers to take the high road, explaining that sometimes the media blows things out of proportion without full context.
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