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Author Freida McFadden reveals real identity as Sara Cohen

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  • Freida McFadden's real name is Sara Cohen, a 45-year-old doctor.
  • She used a pseudonym to avoid conflicts with her medical job.
  • Her book 'The Housemaid' has been made into a film with more projects planned.

Author Freida McFadden has revealed her real identity as Sara Cohen, a 45-year-old doctor who treats brain diseases, according to reports. She reportedly chose to write under the pseudonym to avoid conflicts with her medical job. Her book "The Housemaid" has been adapted into a film starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and more books and another film are reportedly in the works.

She says she is tired of keeping her identity a secret and wants to continue using her pseudonym in the book world.

She says she is tired of keeping her identity a secret and wants to continue using her pseudonym in the book world.

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