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Hulu's 'Good American Family' Revisits Natalia Grace's Adoption Controversy

The series explores the complex case of the Ukrainian orphan, portraying multiple perspectives and reigniting public interest in her story.

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, adopted by the Barnetts in 2010, was falsely accused of being an adult posing as a child, as confirmed by a 2023 DNA test.
  • The Barnetts legally changed Natalia's age to 22 in 2012, placed her in an apartment, and moved to Canada, later facing and being cleared of neglect charges.
  • Hulu's 'Good American Family,' airing weekly since March 19, dramatizes the case, shifting between the Barnetts' and Natalia's perspectives.
  • British actress Imogen Faith Reid, who also has dwarfism, makes her acting debut as Natalia, portraying the character's complexity and resilience.
  • Natalia now lives with the DePaul family in New York, focusing on her education and rebuilding her life away from public scrutiny.