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Hulu's 'Good American Family' Reignites Interest in Natalia Grace Case

The dramatized series explores the controversial adoption and legal battles surrounding Natalia Grace, now living with the DePaul family and pursuing her education.

Mark Duplass, from left, Imogen Faith Reid, and Ellen Pompeo arrive at an FYC screening of "Good American Family" on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles.
The Natalia Grace saga, exploring her controversial adoption and subsequent legal battles, has drawn attention through a docuseries and Hulu drama. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Born with dwarfism, 27-year-old Imogen Reid overcame challenges to land her breakout role in Good American Family. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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Overview

  • Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism, was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010, who later claimed she was an adult posing as a child.
  • The Barnetts successfully petitioned to change Natalia's legal age to 22 in 2012, later abandoning her in Indiana while they moved to Canada.
  • A 2023 DNA test confirmed Natalia was a child at the time of her adoption, contradicting the Barnetts' claims and reigniting public interest in her story.
  • Natalia now resides with the DePaul family in New York, focusing on her education, pursuing her GED, and aspiring to become a teacher.
  • Hulu's 'Good American Family,' featuring Ellen Pompeo and Imogen Faith Reid, dramatizes the events from multiple perspectives, highlighting issues of trauma, bias, and conflicting narratives.