Freida McFadden Named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World

Freida McFadden Named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World

TIME named Freida McFadden to the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes appear in the April 27, 2026, issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, April 17, and now online here.|

The list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.

E L James writes, "In person, the author Freida McFadden (her nom de plume) has a sweet, shy demeanor—but don’t be fooled. McFadden is a writer at the top of her game—and the undisputed mistress of the psychological thriller."

You can read E L James’ bio of Freida McFadden here.  See the entire list here.