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Hulu's 'Good American Family' Explores the Controversial True Story of Natalia Grace

The new limited series reveals the complex adoption tale of Natalia Grace, focusing on perspectives from her adoptive parents and her life as an orphan.

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The Hulu series 'Good American Family' delves into the true story of Natalia Grace, adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett, who controversially claimed she was an adult. The series illustrates the conflicting narratives surrounding her upbringing and abandonment, exploring the legal battles that ensued. Kristine Barnett maintains Natalia was an adult, while Natalia asserts she was a child. Both families involved have faced scrutiny and charges, raising poignant questions about identity and parental responsibility. The series sheds light on both perspectives as Natalia continues to navigate her life and relationships post-abandonment.

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  • The Hulu series 'Good American Family' presents the complicated true story of Natalia Grace Barnett's adoption and subsequent abandonment by her adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett, who claimed she was actually an adult posing as a child.

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Natalia Grace was a Ukrainian orphan adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett, who later claimed she was an adult pretending to be a child. This led to controversy and legal issues.

Ellen Pompeo plays Kristine Barnett, Mark Duplass plays Michael Barnett, and Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace.

The series is told from multiple perspectives to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, reflecting the conflicting narratives of its central characters.

The series consists of eight episodes, with the first two episodes released on March 19, 2025, and subsequent episodes released weekly.

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