'The Housemaid' author Freida McFadden reveals her true identity
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Freida McFadden, known for thrillers like "The Housemaid," revealed she has been using a pseudonym, wig, and glasses to keep her true identity hidden in public for over a decade.
- McFadden is actually Sara Cohen, a doctor specializing in brain disorders, who maintained this dual identity to separate her medical career from her writing.
- She recently reduced her medical work to part-time in 2023 due to the overwhelming demands of balancing both professions.
- McFadden's medical colleagues knew her secret early on and supported her, with many being fans of her books without knowing she was their coworker.
- Despite revealing her real name, McFadden intends to continue writing under her pseudonym and emphasizes that her readers have always known the genuine person behind the books.
