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Freida McFadden Reveals Identity as Doctor Sara Cohen

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  • Freida McFadden's real identity is doctor Sara Cohen
  • 'The Housemaid' was a bestselling book adapted into a successful film
  • McFadden used a pseudonym to separate her writing and medical careers

' The novel sold over two million copies and spent a year on The New York Times bestseller list, according to major media reports. The film adaptation of 'The Housemaid' was released in 2025 starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, according to official sources. It grossed nearly $400 million worldwide, major media reports indicate, and a sequel is currently in development.

Freida McFadden wrote under a pseudonym to avoid her celebrity status affecting her hospital work, official sources said. She has significantly reduced her clinical work, according to major media. It remains unknown why she decided to reveal her identity after 23 years, what specific medical field she works in, or how the revelation has been received by readers and the medical community.

Details about the sequel and the impact on her future careers are also unclear.

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