Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American, Ukrainian |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Mykolaiv, Ukraine |
Latest News about Natalia Grace
Natalia Grace announced in mid-2025 that she is negotiating a role in the upcoming 2026 indie series 'Unseen Voices,' which focuses on underrepresented stories. This marks her first significant step into professional acting, leveraging her unique life story to contribute to media representing diverse experiences.
In a February 2025 interview, Natalia Grace, then 21 years old, confirmed she is living with Nicole and Vince DePaul in upstate New York and is focused on obtaining her GED while maintaining her relationship with Neil. She expressed readiness to move forward with her life after the intense public scrutiny regarding her adoption and age.
The final installment of the docuseries on Natalia Grace aired in January 2025, revealing her current stable life in upstate New York with the DePaul family. The series highlighted her progress in studying for her GED, learning to drive, and her decision to move on from years of legal turmoil and age controversy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Gava Natalia Vadymivna |
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| Full Name | Natalyah Grace Renee Mans |
| Nickname | Tally |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lafayette Adult Resource Academy, Indiana |
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| Current Status | Studying for GED as of 2025 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo(s) | Both Arms - Flowers and other designs |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Neil |
Family
| Father | Vadim |
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| Mother | Anna Volodymyrivna Gava |
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| Adoptive Parents | Michael and Kristine Barnett (former), Cynthia and Antwon Mans (former) |
Career
| Overview | Natalia Grace has been in the spotlight due to her complex adoption history and controversies surrounding her age. She gained public attention after her appearance in the docuseries 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' and the Netflix documentary 'Good American Family' where her adoptive parents, the Barnetts, claimed she lied about her age and exhibited sociopathic behavior. Throughout her life, she has moved between several foster families and has been closely affiliated with multiple media appearances, including a notable episode of 'Dr. Phil.' She is currently negotiating a role in the 2026 indie series 'Unseen Voices'. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Natalia suffers from spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare genetic disorder that leads to dwarfism. | |
| 2. She was adopted shortly after birth, based on medical advice due to her condition. | |
| 3. Natalia came to the U.S. from Ukraine at the age of 6. | |
| 4. In 2010, a doctor estimated her age to be 8 years, and by 2012, this was recalibrated to 11 years. | |
| 5. Her adoptive parents sought to change her birth year legally in a bid to argue she was older than she claimed. | |
| 6. After a series of unstable living situations, she eventually moved in with the Mans family who were not supportive of her relationship with Neil. | |
| 7. In 2023, she regained her birth date of 2003 following a DNA test, which indicated she was about 22 years old. | |
| 8. In 2010, when the Barnetts adopted her, she was around seven years old. | |
| 9. An Indiana court changed her birth year from 2003 to 1989 in 2012 after a detective questioned the authenticity of her birth certificate. | |
| 10. The Barnetts made her live independently in an apartment, which was not fully accessible to her—she could not reach the stove, shelves, or mailbox, and did not have a phone to call for help. | |
| 11. Both Natalia and the Barnetts have accused each other of abuse; the Barnetts claimed she terrorized them, while Natalia maintained they were impatient with her as someone living with chronic pain and trauma. | |
| 12. Michael Barnett appeared on 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' and apologized to Natalia, earning her forgiveness. | |
| 13. As of early 2025, she resides in upstate New York with the DePaul family, who are also little people. |