Good American Family

This article discusses real-life ableism, alleged violence, and child neglect.

As such, most of thecast members ofGood American Familyplay real-life people in the dramatization.

Ellen Pompeo, for example, plays Kristine Barnett, while Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace.

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In fact, both Natalia and Michael Barnett have accused Kristine of abusing her (viaBusiness Insider).

After having Natalia Grace legally declared an adult, the Barnetts effectively left her.

Michael and Kristine separated in 2013 and divorced in 2014 (viaBusiness Insider).

Natalia Grace and Imogen Faith Reid playing her in Good American Family

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Michael has since remarried.

After leaving the Barnett family, Natalia had more adoption troubles.

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Natalia from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

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Natalia Grace as a child wearing a purple outfit on a sidewalk, from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

Kristine Barnett and Natalia Grace from Hulu’s Good American Family are in front of a blood red backdrop

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The Good American Family trailer shows the adoption certificate of Natalia Grace

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Michael and Kristine Barnett in their mugshots from The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

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