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‘Deliciously dark’: how Freida McFadden’s twisty thrillers gripped millions of readers

The author, who recently revealed her real name to be Sara Cohen, began writing to escape from her work as a medic, and now has a huge global fanbase

The Guardian - UK

Bestselling Author Shocks Fans By Revealing True Identity After 13 Years Of Double Life

“I’m a real person, and I have identity, and I don’t have to hide anything,” McFadden said.

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5 Photos of Freida McFadden: 'The Housemaid' Bestseller Author Finally Reveals Identity, Real Face After 23 Years

Discover the true identity of Freida McFadden, the bestselling author who led a double life as a doctor and a writer.

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Beloved Author of the Hollywood Hit ‘The Housemaid,’ Just Revealed Her Secret Identity

The lady who writes The Housemaid just revealed her secret identity and fans are shook. Freida McFadden has held the mystery close to the vest for a while now.

The Mary Sue

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals her true identity

The bestselling US novelist, who writes under a pseudonym and appears in public wearing a wig, said she’s ‘tired of this being secret’ as she announced her real name is Sara Cohen

The Guardian - UK

The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals secret identity and unexpected day job

Freida McFadden, whose novel The Housemaid was adapted into a thrilling blockbuster movie, has decided to "unmask" and share her real name with the world.

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Why Freida McFadden revealed her real name after living a double life for years

Bestselling author Freida McFadden has revealed her real identity as Sara Cohen, a doctor, saying she is “tired” of maintaining the secrecy.

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The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals real identity: ‘I don’t have anything to hide’

Bestselling author reveals herself to be a doctor named Sara Cohen

The Independent UK

The Housemaid 2 release date just sparked its own unlikely Barbenheimer and Dunesday with Lord of the Rings and Avengers: Secret Wars

The thriller sequel will be battling out Avengers: Secret Wars and The Hunt for Gollum at the box office

Total Film

The Housemaid 2 gets 2027 release date as Sydney Sweeney returns

Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst are set to star in The Housemaid's Secret when the sequel drops in 2027.

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After Dunesday, Avengers: Secret Wars Will Be Competing In Theaters With Two Major Sequels

This will be an epic opening weekend!

Cinemablend

Kirsten Dunst cast in The Housemaid sequel

Kirsten Dunst will star opposite Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid’s Secret.

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The Housemaid 2 Just Added Its First New A-Lister, And She's Going To Break The Internet

This is a big casting addition for the film!

Cinemablend

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popular

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The Independent UK

Bible sales at their highest in almost three decades

The average cost of a book reached record levels in 2025

The Independent UK

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones shortlisted for author of the year at British Book Awards

Authors Freida McFadden, Richard Osman and Mick Herron are also nominated for the award

Evening Standard

Ruth Jones and Freida McFadden among British Book Award nominees

Gavin And Stacey star Jones has received a nod in two categories.

Cinemablend

Amanda Seyfried Wants To Be In The Housemaid Sequel. How It Could Happen: ‘Here’s The Thing…’

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The Independent UK

From Harvard doctor to queen of thrillers: How The Housemaid’s Freida McFadden took over the bestseller lists

IN FOCUS: Her twists make Harlan Coben look tame, and her endings are straight out of an M Night Shyamalan movie. Millions of ‘McFans’ keep her a constant on bestseller lists, and a Sydney Sweeney adaptation of her hit novel ‘The Housemaid’ has sent her fame skyrocketing. Annabel Nugent asks:…

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Paul Feig took inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock during the making of The Housemaid

The Housemaid director Paul Feig was inspired by the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock during the making of the thriller.

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Housemaid Producer On Actually Knowing It Would Be A Box Office Winner When No One Else Did

This isn't his first rodeo.

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Sydney Sweeney to play lead role in Custom of the Country

Sydney Sweeney is to produce and star in Custom of the Country, an adaptation of the 1913 novel of the same name by Edith Wharton.

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“Terrible Loser”: Amanda Seyfried’s Reaction To Double Loss At The Golden Globes Splits Netizens

"My girl knew she ain't winning."

Total Film

Sydney Sweeney's new thriller The Housemaid is getting a sequel after the surprise hit made $133 million at the box office

Filming is due to start later this year

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Sydney Sweeney's The Housemaid sequel gets green light

Sydney Sweeney is set to bring her movie The Housemaid back to cinemas with a sequel after getting the green light to move ahead with The Housemaid's Secret.

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