Freida McFadden, the renowned author celebrated for her enigmatic storytelling, has recently unveiled a surprising detail about herself – her true identity is Sara Cohen. In a candid statement to USA Today, Cohen expressed her weariness of maintaining the secrecy surrounding her real name, emphasizing her desire for transparency and authenticity.
Despite her success with novels like “The Housemaid” and “Never Lie,” Cohen has always shielded her personal life from the public eye, often appearing incognito with a wig and glasses during interviews. She admitted that her choice of wig was merely a practical solution due to her lack of hairstyling skills rather than a deliberate disguise.
Beyond her literary endeavors, Cohen practices medicine specializing in brain disorders. She disclosed that she had kept her real identity under wraps to prevent any interference with her medical profession, a secret she eventually shared with her colleagues in 2023 when she transitioned to part-time work.
While revealing her true name, Cohen affirmed her commitment to continue writing under her pen name, assuring her readers that her authenticity and honesty in storytelling remain unchanged. Since her debut in 2013, Cohen has achieved remarkable success, most notably with “The Housemaid,” which was adapted into a successful film featuring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. With numerous bestsellers to her credit, Cohen’s next project, “The Housemaid’s Secret,” is slated for a 2027 release, starring Kirsten Dunst alongside Sweeney.
