Freida McFadden revealed her identity as physician Sara Cohen after using a pseudonym for twenty-three years to protect her medical career.The writer disclosed her secret following the success of The Housemaid film adaptation as she transitioned from full-time medicine to writing.Cohen, who specializes in brain disorders, will continue writing under her pen name while a movie sequel starring Sydney Sweeney enters production.Despite using wigs and glasses to hide her image for decades, the author told
USA Today that she now wants to be transparent with her readers.