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Kristen Lee Gutoskie plays Natalie Suleman in I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story

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I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story premieres on March 8 .

The actress Kristen Lee Gutoskie played the mom of 14 in the late aughts.

She says she didn't have preconceived notions when she signed on to play the role.

The movie comes 16 years after she gave birth to octuplets.

I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story premieres March 8 at 8 p.m. EST on Lifetime .

The actress Kristen welcomed her first child, a son, in June 2023 .

She said she and Natalie were able to connect through their shared experience of being moms.