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Gail Collins Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 4, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Gail Collins is an American op-ed columnist known for the books 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.

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10 Quick Facts About Gail Collins

  • Full Name: Gail Collins
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Current Role: Op-Ed Columnist
  • Current Employer: The New York Times
  • Age: 80 years old
  • Date of Birth: November 25, 1945
  • 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 has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.

Organization: New York Newsday
Role: Columnist
Period: 1991–1995
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Editorial Board Member
Period: 1995–2001
Details: New York, NY
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.

Rise to Fame

Gail Collins gained widespread recognition through the book When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present.

Notable Works

Notable works include 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.

Books

  • 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 Salary

Gail Collins receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Gail Collins Net Worth

Gail Collins's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

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.

Gail Collins Facts

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Gail Collins
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • 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

  • Height: Not publicly disclosed
  • Weight: Not publicly disclosed
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

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

Net Worth & Income

  • Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Dan Collins (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter): https://x.com/gailcollins

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