Trending Now - Freida Mcfadden Unveils Her True Identity as 'the Housemaid' Author
WHO:
The Cut - Freida McFadden, whose real name is Sara Cohen, is a doctor who treats brain disorders.
NY Post - Freida McFadden is a New York-born writer.
Variety - Freida McFadden, also known as Sara Cohen, is the author of "The Housemaid."
Deadline - Freida McFadden is a writer and a doctor.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - The film adaptation of "The Housemaid" opened to $19 million before grossing $125 million domestically and nearly $400 million globally at the box office.
The Hollywood Reporter - Lionsgate announced that the sequel, "The Housemaid’s Secret," will have a theatrical release on December 17th, 2027, with Paul Feig directing.
The Hollywood Reporter - The sequel will see Sydney Sweeney reprise her role, while Kirsten Dunst joins the franchise, and Michele Morrone will also return.
The Cut - Cohen stated, “I’m at a point in my career when I’m tired of this being a secret. I’m tired of people debating if I’m a real person or if I’m three men.”
The Cut - Cohen revealed that she initially created a separate persona to keep her writing career from interfering with her hospital job.
The Cut - Cohen stopped working full-time at the hospital in late 2023 and is now only working there once or twice a month.
US Magazine - McFadden stated, “I’m at a point in my career when I’m tired of this being a secret,” during her identity reveal.
BBC - McFadden emphasized, “I am a real person and I have a real identity and I don't have anything to hide,” in her interview with USA Today.
TMZ - Freida McFadden stated she is done living a "Hannah Montana"-esque double life after revealing her true identity.
BBC - McFadden emphasized, "I am a real person and I have a real identity and I don't have anything to hide."
BBC News - Freida McFadden revealed her true identity as Sara Cohen during an interview with USA Today.
Deadline - McFadden stated that she is stepping out of the shadows following the success of "The Housemaid," which had a successful theatrical run, and the upcoming release of "The Housemaid's Secret."
NY Post - McFadden has built a publishing empire behind hits like “The Housemaid” series.
US Magazine - Freida McFadden revealed that she has kept her true identity a secret for 23 years.
US Magazine - McFadden expressed frustration over speculation about her identity, stating, “I’m tired of people debating if I’m a real person or if I’m three men.”
Coming Soon - The author revealed that the pseudonym Freida McFadden was used for years while writing, and the reveal puts a real face to a name that millions of readers thought they already knew.
Variety - Freida McFadden revealed her true identity during an interview with USA Today.
Deadline - McFadden stated, “it’s time” to share her true identity.
WHERE:
Variety - The revelation took place during an interview with USA Today.
WHEN:
Variety - The announcement was made in 2026.
WHY:
US Magazine - McFadden expressed her frustration over the debate regarding her identity, stating, “I’m tired of people debating if I’m a real person or if I’m three men.”
Variety - McFadden expressed that she is “tired of this being a secret” regarding her identity.
HOW:
The Cut - Cohen has been known to wear a wig during public appearances, initially to maintain her privacy, but later revealed it was because “I have no idea how to style my hair.”
TMZ - McFadden described her previous life as a "Hannah Montana"-esque double life, indicating the extent of her concealment.
Deadline - McFadden is stepping out of the shadows following the success of "The Housemaid" and the upcoming release of "The Housemaid's Secret."
(UPDATED April 9, 2026 23:10 UTC)
The film adaptation of "The Housemaid" has made a significant impact at the box office, opening to $19 million and ultimately grossing $125 million domestically and nearly $400 million globally. Lionsgate has announced that a sequel titled "The Housemaid’s Secret" is set for theatrical release December 17thth, 2027, with Paul Feig directing. In this upcoming sequel, Sydney Sweeney will reprise her role, while Kirsten Dunst joins the franchise, and Michele Morrone will also return.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 21:10 UTC)
Freida McFadden, whose real name is Sara Cohen, is a doctor specializing in brain disorders, and she recently opened up about her dual identity in an interview with The Cut. Cohen shared that she created a separate persona to keep her writing career separate from her hospital job, but now that she works there only once or twice a month, she feels it's time to reveal the truth. She also admitted to wearing a wig during public appearances, initially for privacy, but later confessed it was simply because she "has no idea how to style" her hair.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 19:20 UTC)
In a significant identity reveal, McFadden shared that she is ready to stop keeping her true self a secret, stating, “I’m at a point in my career when I’m tired of this being a secret.” During her interview with USA on Thursday, she emphasized, “I am a real person and I have a real identity and I don't have anything to hide.” McFadden also described her previous life as a "Hannah Montana"-esque double life, highlighting the extent of her concealment.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 15:21 UTC)
Freida McFadden has announced that she is finished living a "Hannah Montana"-esque double life after revealing her true identity. In her statement, McFadden emphasized, "I am a real person and I have a real identity and I don't have anything to hide." This revelation marks a significant shift for her as she embraces her authentic self.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 13:20 UTC)
Freida McFadden has revealed her true identity as Sara Cohen during an interview with USA on Thursday. She announced that she is stepping out of the shadows following the success of her book "The Housemaid," which had a successful theatrical run, and the upcoming release of its sequel, "The Housemaid's Secret." This revelation comes as she embraces her newfound recognition in the literary world.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Freida McFadden, a New York-born writer, has established a successful publishing empire with popular works like “The Housemaid” series. Recently, she voiced her frustration over ongoing debates about her identity, saying, “I’m tired of people debating if I’m a real person or if I’m three men.” Her comments highlight the challenges she faces as a prominent figure in the literary world.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 09:18 UTC)
Freida McFadden has disclosed that she has kept her true identity a secret for 23 years. In an interview with US Magazine, she expressed her frustration over ongoing speculation about her identity, saying, “I’m tired of people debating if I’m a real person or if I’m three men.” This revelation has sparked renewed interest in her work and the mystery surrounding her persona.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 05:35 UTC)
At 03:52 UTC, the author behind the pseudonym Freida McFadden made a significant announcement, revealing their true identity after years of writing under that name. This revelation puts a real face to a name that millions of readers believed they already knew. Fans of McFadden's work are now eager to learn more about the person behind the popular stories.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 03:52 UTC)
Freida McFadden, also known as Sara Cohen, revealed her true identity during an interview with USA on Thursday, stating that she is tired of keeping this secret. The announcement comes in 2026, following the success of her book "The Housemaid" and the upcoming release of "The Housemaid's Secret." McFadden expressed that now is the time to step out of the shadows and share who she really is.