Natalia Grace Barnett case subject of 'Good American Family' : Ellen Pompeo, the star of Grey’s Anatomy , is leading a new Hulu series called Good American Family , which premieres on March 19. The show is inspired by real-life cases, including the strange and controversial story of Natalia Grace Barnett. Natalia was a Ukrainian orphan adopted in 2010 by Kristine and Michael Barnett, a couple from Indiana. When they adopted her, they believed she was around 6 or 7 years old. She had a rare genetic condition called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, which affects bone growth and causes short stature. Physical signs Not long after bringing her home, the Barnetts began to believe Natalia was actually much older than her birth certificate stated. They claimed she had physical signs of puberty, including pubic hair and a menstrual cycle, and also showed signs of mental illness. The couple accused Natalia of lying about her age and even said she was dangerous. The case ...
