Ellen Pompeo stars in the Hulu miniseries 'Good American Family', based on the true story of the Barnett family and their adoption of Natalia Grace, a girl with dwarfism. Initially believed to be 6, Natalia's adoptive parents later alleged she was an adult, leading to public controversy and legal challenges. The series will portray their complex family struggles and courtroom confrontations, drawing from real events that have already been explored in other media. Pompeo, who plays the adoptive mother, found the project's intense nature daunting, initially hesitating before accepting the role.
Pompeo initially turned down the role due to the intense and potentially controversial nature of the story, finding it daunting to address the serious subject matter.
The real story involves complex family dynamics and legal battles, leading Natalia to accuse her adoptive parents of neglect, which raised significant public interest.
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