Natalia Grace Reclaims Her Story Amid Renewed Media Attention

The Ukrainian orphan, once accused of being an adult masquerading as a child, is rebuilding her life with the DePaul family while conflicting narratives persist in popular media.

Natalia Grace, now living with the DePaul family, is studying for her GED and planning a future as a teacher while navigating her past controversies.
A DNA test confirmed Natalia was around 9 years old at the time of her adoption by the Barnetts, refuting claims she was an adult at the time.
Kristine and Michael Barnett, who faced neglect charges for leaving Natalia in an apartment, were legally cleared in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Natalia has publicly alleged abuse from both the Barnett family and her subsequent adoptive family, the Mans, while the Barnetts maintain claims of her dangerous behavior.
Recent Hulu series 'Good American Family' and the docuseries 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' have reignited public interest, presenting conflicting accounts of Natalia’s story.