secret Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

is information kept hidden. Secret or The Secret may also refer to:

Arts, entertainment, and media

Comics and manga

* ''Secret'', the 2012–2014 comic series by

Jonathan Hickman Jonathan Hickman (born September 3, 1972) is an American comic book writer and artist, best known for his creator-owned series '' The Nightly News'', '' The Manhattan Projects'' and ''East of West'', as well as his lengthy stints as a writer on Ma ...

and Ryan Bodenheim * ''Secret'', the 2013 manga series sequel to the ''Doubt'' series, by

Yoshiki Tonogai is a Japanese manga artist from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He is notable as the illustrator of one of the ''Higurashi When They Cry'' manga adaptations: ''Himatsubushi-hen'', or Time Killing Arc. He is also the artist and writer of ''Doubt'', whic ...

* ''The Secret'' (Dark Horse Comics), a 2007 limited series comic book

Fictional entities

Secret (Greta Hayes) Secret (Greta Hayes) is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Comics universe. Fictional character biography Secret first appeared in a one-shot comic, part of the Girlfrenzy fifth week event, by Todd Dezago and Todd Nauck called ''Youn ...

, first appearance June 1998, a fictional superhero * ''The Secret'', the MacGuffin in the 2007

The Secret Series ''The Secret Series'' is a series of 'secret'-themed fantasy adventure novels written by Pseudonymous Bosch (Raphael Simon). The series centers on three middle school children: Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji; and their adventures as members of the ...

by Pseudonymous Bosch

Films

* '' A Secret'', a 2007 French drama by Claude Miller * ''Secret'' (2007 film), a Taiwanese romance by Jay Chou * ''Secret'' (2009 film), a South Korean thriller by Yoon Jae-goo * ''Secrets'' (1992 American film), an American made-for-television drama film directed by Peter H. Hunt * ''Secrets'' (1992 Australian film), an Australian film starring Dannii Minogue * ''The Secret'' (1955 film), a British film by Cy Endfield * ''The Secret'' (1974 film), a French thriller by Robert Enrico *''The Secret'', a 1979 Hong Kong film by

Ann Hui Ann Hui On-wah, (; born 23 May 1947) is a film director, producer, screenwriter and actress from Hong Kong who is one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers of the Hong Kong New Wave. She is known for her films about social issues in Hon ...

*''The Secret'', a 1988 Venezuelan film by Luis Armando Roche * ''The Secret'' (1990 film), an Italian film by Francesco Maselli * ''The Secret'' (1992 film), an American made-for-TV movie about dyslexia by Karen Arthur * ''The Secret'' (2006 film), a self-help film by Drew Heriot * ''The Secret'' (2007 film), a French thriller by

Vincent Perez Vincent Perez (born 10 June 1964) is a Swiss actor, director and photographer. He played the title character, Ashe Corven, in '' The Crow: City of Angels'', and starred in ''Queen of the Damned'', playing Marius de Romanus. Some of his films in ...

*'' Dead Time: Kala'', also known as ''The Secret'', an Indonesian neo-noir thriller by Joko Anwar * ''The Secret'' (2007 film), a French thriller by Vincent Pérez * ''The Secret'' (2016 film), a Chinese film by Wong Chun-chun * '' The Secret: Dare to Dream'' (2020 film), an American film directed by Andy Tennant

Literature

* ''The Secret'' (Byrne book), a 2006 self-help book by Rhonda Byrne * ''The Secret'' (novel), a 1997 book in the ''Animorphs'' series * "The Secret" (short story), a 1963 short story, by Arthur C. Clarke * ''The Secret'' (treasure hunt), a treasure hunt and puzzle book created by Byron Preiss in 1982 * ''The Secret'', an 1833 juvenile story by

Charlotte Brontë Charlotte Brontë (, commonly ; 21 April 1816 – 31 March 1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels became classics of English literature. She enlisted i ...

* ''The Secret'', a 1950 novel by

Mary Roberts Rinehart Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie.Keating, H.R.F., ''The Bedside Companion to Crime''. New York: Mysterious Press, 1989, p. 170. Rinehart published her fir ...

* ''The Secret: A Novel'', a 2002 novel by

Eva Hoffman Eva Hoffman (born Ewa Wydra on 1 July 1945) is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning writer and academic. Early life and education Eva Hoffman was born in Kraków, Poland, shortly after World War II. Her parents, Boris and Maria Wydra, surv ...

* ''The Secret'', a 2016 novel by

Kathryn Hughes Kathryn Hughes (born 1959) is a British academic, journalist and biographer. Educated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University and the University of East Anglia (UEA); her doctorate in Victorian history

Music

Classical music

* ''The Secret'' (opera) (''Tajemství''), by Bedřich Smetana

Groups

* Secret (Russian band), a rock band *

Secret (South Korean band) Secret () was a South Korean K-pop girl group formed by TS Entertainment in 2009. The group originally debuted with four members: Jun Hyo-seong, Jung Ha-na, Song Ji-eun and Han Sun-hwa. They released their debut single ''I Want You Back'' Octob ...

, a girl group

Albums and EPs

* ''Secret'' (Ayumi Hamasaki album), 2006 * ''Secret'' (Classix Nouveaux album), 1983 * ''Secret'' (Kumi Koda album), 2005 * ''Secret'' (soundtrack), from the 2007 Taiwanese film * ''Secret'' (EP), by Sebadoh, 2012 * ''Secret'', by

Anna Maria Jopek Anna Maria Jopek (born 14 December 1970) is a Polish vocalist, songwriter, and improviser. She represented Poland in the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Ale jestem" and finished 11th out of 25 participating acts; and in 2002, she co ...

, 2005 ''Le Secret'' * ''Le Secret'' (album), by Lara Fabian, 2013 * ''Le Secret'' (EP), by Alcest, 2005 ''The Secret'' * ''The Secret'' (Alan Parsons album), 2019 * ''The Secret'' (Marie Picasso album), 2007 * ''The Secret'' (Austin Mahone EP), 2014 * ''The Secret'' (Vib Gyor EP), 2007 * ''The Secret'' (Cosmic Girls EP), 2016 * ''The Secret'', an EP by

the Airborne Toxic Event The Airborne Toxic Event is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2006. It consists of Mikel Jollett (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Chen (guitar, keyboards), Adrian Rodriguez (electric bass, backing vocals), Daren Tayl ...

Songs

* "Secret" (Heart song), 1990 * "Secret" (Madonna song), 1994 * "Secret" (Maki Goto song), 2007 * "Secret" (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark song), 1985 * "

Secret (Take You Home) Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

", by Kylie Minogue, 2004 * "Secret", by

Johnny Rebb Johnny Rebb, born Donald James Delbridge, (20 March 1939 – 28 July 2014) was an Australian singer. Rebb began as a country & western singer and was signed with Leedon Records and was dubbed the "Gentleman of Rock" by disc jockeys of the time. ...

, 1963 * "Secret", by

21 Savage Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is a rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Born in London, he moved to Atlanta with his mother at age seven. He became known after releasing two m ...

, 2020 * "Secret", by Maroon 5 from ''

Songs About Jane ''Songs About Jane'' is the debut studio album by American pop rock band Maroon 5. The album was released on June 25, 2002, by Octone and J Records. It became a sleeper hit with the help of five singles that attained chart success, including " H ...

'', 2002 * "Secret", by Missy Higgins from ''

On a Clear Night ''On a Clear Night'' is the second studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, released by Eleven: A Music Company, Eleven on 28 April 2007. Higgins started work on the album straight after finishing her 2004 debut, ''The Sound of ...

'', 2007 * "Secret", by The Pierces from ''

Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge ''Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge'' is the third studio album by American duo The Pierces, released on March 20, 2007 by Lizard King Records. "Three Wishes" and "Secret" appeared in an episode of the television series ''Gossip Girl'', titled ...

'', 2007 * "Secret", by

Spratleys Japs Tim Smith's Spratleys Rats, more commonly known by their original name Spratleys Japs, is an English psychedelic rock band formed by Cardiacs leader Tim Smith and Joanne Spratley in 1998. The band changed their name in 2021 to distance themsel ...

, 1999 * "Secret", by Way Out West from ''

Intensify ''Intensify'' is the second studio album by English electronic music duo Way Out West (duo), Way Out West, released on 20 August 2001 by Distinct'ive Records. The album was marked by a move from the defunct Deconstruction Records label to Distin ...

'', 2001 * "Secret (Shh)", by Charli XCX from '' Vroom Vroom'', 2016 * "Secret", by Audio Adrenaline from '' Bloom'', 1996 * "Secrets", by

The Weeknd Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), ...

from ''

Starboy (album) ''Starboy'' is the third studio album by Canadian singer the Weeknd, released on November 25, 2016, through XO and Republic Records. It features guest appearances from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, and Future. As the album's executive ...

'', 2016 "The Secret" *"The Secret", by Gene McDaniels, the B-side of " Tower of Strength", 1961 *"The Secret", by Gino, 1963 *"The Secret", by

Gordon MacRae Albert Gordon MacRae (March 12, 1921 – January 24, 1986) was an American actor, singer and radio/television host who appeared in the film versions of two Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals ''Oklahoma!'' (1955) and ''Carousel'' (1956) and who pl ...

, 1958

Television

Series

* ''Secret'' (2000 TV series), a South Korean drama * ''Secret'' (2011 TV series), a South Korean game-talk show * ''Secret'' (2013 TV series), a South Korean drama * ''The Secret'' (TV series), a 2016 British drama * '' Sangue Oculto'', a 2022 Portuguese telenovela also titled ''The Secret''

Episodes

* "Secrets" (''Ben 10'') * "The Secret" (''Code Lyoko'') * "The Secret" (''Dynasty'' 1984) * "The Secret" (''Dynasty'' 1986) * "The Secret" (''Highway to Heaven 1985)'' * "The Secret" (''The O.C.'') * "The Secret" (''The Office'')

Brands and enterprises

Secret (app) Secret was an iOS and Android app service that allowed people to share messages anonymously within their circle of friends, friends of friends, and publicly. It differs from other anonymous sharing apps such as PostSecret, Whisper, and Yik Yak in ...

, from 2014–2015, an app for anonymous message sharing with friends * Secret (chocolate bar), introduced in the 1980s, a chocolate bar manufactured by Nestlé *

Secret (deodorant brand) Secret is an antiperspirant/deodorant for women manufactured by Procter & Gamble. It is sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Secret was launched as the first female deodorant in 1956, after more than 10 years of research that began in 1 ...

, introduced in 1956, a brand of deodorant by Procter & Gamble

Other uses

Secret (helmet) The secrete or secret, a French term adopted into English usage, was a type of helmet designed to be concealed beneath a hat. Usage In the 17th century, cavalrymen, especially fashion-conscious members of the gentry or aristocracy, who wished to ...

, a type of skullcap *

Secret (liturgy) The Secret ( la, Oratio secreta, lit=Secret prayer) is a prayer said in a low voice by the priest or bishop during religious services. Western Christianity In the Roman Rite the ''secreta'' is said by the celebrant at the end of the Offertory in ...

, a type of prayer *

Secret (Sufism) Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

, a concept of islamic sufism * Secret and Top Secret, levels of

classified information Classified information is material that a government body deems to be sensitive information that must be protected. Access is restricted by law or regulation to particular groups of people with the necessary security clearance and need to know, ...

Pendulum-and-hydrostat control Pendulum-and-hydrostat control is a control mechanism developed originally for depth control of the Whitehead torpedo. It is an early example of what is now known as proportional and derivative control. The hydrostat is a mechanism that senses pr ...

, a closely-guarded method of torpedo guidance nicknamed "The Secret" * , a United States Navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1918 *

Shared secret In cryptography, a shared secret is a piece of data, known only to the parties involved, in a secure communication. This usually refers to the key of a symmetric cryptosystem. The shared secret can be a password, a passphrase, a big number, or a ...

, in cryptography