Natalia Grace (Barnett) Mans is a Ukrainian-born American with dwarfism who received adoption from an American family at age 7 but faced abandonment by them one year later. Barnett’s adoptive parents petitioned for a court-sanctioned change of birth date from 2003 to 1989. In 2011, the court approved to modify her birth date by changing it from 2003 to 1989.
The 2023–2025 television show The Curious Case of Natalia Grace portrays Barnett while the upcoming Hulu production show, Good American Family was inspired by her story.
Age/Height/Weight
Her birthdate is September 4, 2003, and her age is 22 years old as of 2025. Her weight measures 99 pounds or 45 kilograms. Natalia Grace reaches a remarkable height of 91 centimeters or 3 feet. She has medium-length dark brown hair with wide blue eyes.
| Date Of Birth | September 4, 2003 |
| Age | 22 Years |
| Height | In Centimetres – 91 cm In Feet and Inches – 3 feet |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 45 kg In Pounds – 99 lbs |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Figure Measurements | NA |
| Bra Size | NA |
| Dress Size | NA |
| Shoe Size | NA |
Net Worth/Salary/Income
The exact net worth of Natalia Grace remains undisclosed or not known at this moment. The story of Natalia Grace has drawn media attention which resulted in her multiple opportunities including documentary appearances and an upcoming television show.
Family/Education/Early Life
Natalia Grace was born in Mykolaiv, Ukraine to her parents Anna Volodymyrivna Gava (Mother). Natalia was placed in an orphanage in Ukraine after her birth. Doctors diagnosed Natalia with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita which represents a rare form of dwarfism.
Natalia arrived as an adopted child in the United States where Kristine Barnett and Michael Barnett adopted her during the spring of 2010. Before joining the Barnetts, Natalia spent time with another American family through adoption. She chose to call herself Natalia Grace Barnett after her adoption.
As of 2025, Natalia Grace currently lives with the DePaul family in upstate New York. She publicly shares her battles against anxiety and ADHD alongside PTSD because the overwhelming media interest in her life has made these conditions more severe. She continues her GED studies with plans to become a teacher.
| Name | Natalia Grace |
| Birth Place | Mykolaiv, Ukraine |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American-Ukrainian |
| Home Town | Ukraine |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Fathers Name | Name Not Known |
| Mothers Name | Anna Volodymyrivna Gava |
| Brothers | Name Not Known |
| Sister | Name Not Known |
Boyfriend/Husband/Kids/Marriage
In the late year of 2023, Natalia managed to escape from her adoptive family, the Manses, with the help of her boyfriend Neil. Natalia found Neil through social media. Neil played an important role in Natalia’s escape from her adoptive family.
| Boyfriends | Neil |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Husband | None |
| Children | None |
Favourite Things
| Favourite Actors | Not Known |
| Favourite Actress | Not Known |
| Favourite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
| Favourite Food | Italian cuisine |
| Favorite Sport | Not Known |
| Favourite Destinations | Ukraine |
| Favourite Color(s) | White, & Red |
Important Facts to Know About Natalia Grace
- She launched her YouTube channel in 2017 to show children who face bullying that kindness always receives its proper reward.
- The real-life story of Natalia is similar to the 2009 film “Orphan” about a couple adopting a 9-year-old who turns out to be a 33-year-old woman pretending to be young.
- Her mother Anna Volodymyrivna Gava gave birth to Natalia on April 20, 1979, in Latvia. DNA testing showed that Natalia’s biological mother was Anna Volodymyrivna Gava.
- In 2023, the television network Investigation Discovery released “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace”, a documentary series examining Natalia’s adoption story and the related disputes.
- In January 2024, the follow-up series aired under the name “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks” with interviews featuring Natalia directly.
- On March 19, 2025, Hulu will release “Good American Family”, where Ellen Pompeo plays a lead role in the show based on activities from Natalia’s life.
