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Heres what to know about the real-life figure who inspired Ellen Pompeos character.
They even petitioned to have the Ukrainian-born adoptees date of birth changed in court.
(A recent blood testconfirmed that Natalia was a child when she met the Barnetts.)
Even so, she empathized with aspects of Barnett.
And that is something that I could relate to because I have three kids of my own.
Pompeo noted thatGood American Familyis not a beat-for-beat depiction of the Barnetts story.
However, there have been several real-world updates since the family adopted and parted ways with Natalia.
Per theJournal & Courier,the Barnetts divorced in 2014.
Kristines charges were dismissed in 2023, and her ex-husband was acquitted a year earlier.
Natalia was a very much loved and cared for member of my family.
She was not abused by anyone in my family, Kristine wrote in the 2024 post, viaPeople.
Even so, Kristine said she still wishes Natalia well.
Natalia, for her part, has said she felt brainwashed by her former adoptive family.
Why would you do that to your child?
source: www.bustle.com
