In a surprising revelation, the well-known author Freida McFadden has disclosed her true identity as Sara Cohen. Tired of the secrecy surrounding her name, Cohen expressed her desire to be more open about her real persona. Despite using a pseudonym throughout her successful career, she has now decided to come clean about her true identity.
Cohen, renowned for her gripping psychological thrillers such as “The Housemaid” and “Never Lie,” has always maintained a level of privacy, often appearing in public with a wig and glasses. She clarified that her choice of a wig was simply due to her lack of hairstyling skills.
Beyond her literary accomplishments, Cohen works as a doctor specializing in brain disorders. She had kept her real name hidden to avoid any potential impact on her medical practice. However, she eventually decided to reveal her identity after stepping back from full-time medical work in 2023.
Despite unveiling her real name, Cohen intends to continue publishing under her pen name, emphasizing that her authenticity and connection with her readers remain unchanged. Since her debut in 2013, Cohen has achieved immense success, notably with “The Housemaid,” which was adapted into a successful film and is set to have a sequel titled “The Housemaid’s Secret” in 2027.
With millions of book sales and multiple bestsellers under her belt, Cohen’s literary career shows no signs of slowing down, with more exciting projects on the horizon.