Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals Real Identity as Dr. Sara Cohen
Freida McFadden, the bestselling author of 'The Housemaid', revealed her real identity as Dr. Sara Cohen, a brain doctor from Boston. She told USA Today she was tired of keeping her double life a secret and wanted to end speculation about whether she was a real person.
Freida McFadden, whose psychological thrillers have topped bestseller lists, has finally revealed she is actually Dr. Sara Cohen, a Boston doctor who treats brain disorders. For years, she kept her identity hidden using wigs and glasses during public appearances.
In a recent USA Today interview, Cohen said she was 'tired of people debating if I'm a real person or if I'm three men.' She added that she's 'a real person' with 'a real identity' and doesn't 'have anything to hide.'
Cohen comes from a medical family - her father is a renowned psychiatrist. She has successfully balanced her medical practice with writing popular psychological thrillers, including 'The Housemaid' series that has captivated millions of readers.
The author had reached a point in her career where maintaining the secret identity became more trouble than it was worth. Her decision to reveal her true self ends years of speculation about the mysterious writer behind some of today's most popular thriller novels.
This reveals how successful authors sometimes live double lives to protect their privacy. McFadden's books have sold millions of copies, showing that readers don't always know who's behind their favorite stories. Her reveal also shows the challenges of balancing a medical career with writing success.
Cohen will likely make more public appearances as herself rather than using disguises.
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