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Gail Collins is an American journalist and op-ed columnist for The New York Times.

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Best Known For:The book When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present
Breakthrough:Became the first woman to serve as the Editorial Page Editor for The New York Times in 2001

10 Quick Facts About Gail Collins

  • Full Name: Gail Collins
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Current Role: Op-ed columnist
  • Current Employer: The New York Times
  • Date of Birth: November 25, 1945
  • Age: 80 years old
  • Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Dan Collins
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Gail Collins Age

Gail Collins is about 81 years old as of 2026. Gail Collins was born in 1945.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Marquette University and University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  • Marquette University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Government

Career & Work

Gail Collins' career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and New York Newsday.

Organization: The New York Times
Role: Editorial Page Editor
Period: 2001–2007
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Editorial Page Editor
Period: 2001–2007
Details: New York, NY · First woman to hold this position.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Editorial Board Member
Period: 1995–2001
Details: New York, NY
Organization: New York Newsday
Role: Columnist
Period: 1991–1995

Rise to Fame

Gail Collins rose to prominence for her role for the book When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present and America's Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines.

  • Book: When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present (Author, 2009)
  • Book: America's Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines (Author, 2003)

Gail Collins Family & Relationships

Gail Collins is married to Dan Collins.

Lesser Known Facts

  • She founded a news service in Connecticut that covered the state capitol before joining New York newspapers.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Gail Collins
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 25, 1945
  • Age: 80
  • Birthday: November 25
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Dan Collins

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Dan Collins (Spouse • Husband)

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