Natalia Grace is now living with the DePaul family

Natalia Grace is a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism who has gained attention due to her controversial adoption story. In 2010, she was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett, who believed she was six years old at the time. However, they later claimed that Natalia was an adult pretending to be a child and changed her legal age from 8 to 22 in 2012. This allegation led to a legal dispute and debates about her identity. The Hulu series "Good American Family," which features Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett and Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia, explores these claims. The show highlights accusations of abuse and deception from both sides. It follows events such as when the Barnetts moved Natalia into her own apartment, which eventually resulted in criminal charges that were later dismissed. After leaving the Barnetts, Natalia began living with the Mans family in 2013. In 2016, they sought legal guardianship of her, but a judge declared her a legal adult, and the petition was dismissed. Despite this, Natalia remained with the Mans family and was officially adopted by them in 2023. However, disputes arose between Natalia and the Mans, with serious accusations of dishonesty. Now, Natalia lives with the DePaul family, who had previously tried to adopt her. In a recent interview, she shared that she is preparing to take her GED exam and is learning to drive. Natalia expresses hope for an independent future as she navigates life after her tumultuous experiences.