The List's Photo Editor Gave Kaitlan Collins A Fox News Glam Look

As a news anchor for CNN, Kaitlan Collins likely doesn't feel the pressure or desire to dabble in MAGA style trends the way folks working at Fox News do. She clearly hasn't gone under the knife or syringe to dabble in the Mar-A-Lago face trend, and she definitely hasn't fallen victim to Republican makeup like her nemesis Karoline Leavitt has. But, what if she did get inspired by the heavy hair extensions, caked-on contour, and massive false lashes that look like they'd impair your ability to blink? If you've ever questioned what Collins might look like if she sat in the anchor chair over at Fox News, then let's just say, "great minds think alike." So, with the help of a Static Media photo editor, a bit of Photoshop magic, and plenty of beauty inspo from the folks at Fox News, we've put what Collins might look like with a MAGA makeover to the test — and it's actually not as bad of a look for her as you might think.

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Perhaps it's a sign that Collins can pull off anything, but some heavy makeup and a Leavitt-esque blowout and haircut really does work for her. Collins' glamorous look at the 2026 Oscars Vanity Fair party surely left Leavitt fuming. Yet, a photo of Collins with her fresh tan and orange and gold dress from the big night with some bolder makeup and voluminous locks that the press secretary would surely approve of doesn't look half bad.

Back in 2024, Kaitlan Collins hit the red carpet for the NYC premiere of "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story." But what if she did so looking at least 75% more like Kimberly Guilfoyle? The side-by-side of Collins at the event and a Fox News-ified version proves that even if she could pull off a MAGA makeover, her usual beauty routine is a much, much better choice for her.

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While massive hair extensions may make her look way more prepared to sit next to Maria Bartiromo at the Fox News studio than she usually does, it definitely gives her a more Barbie-like appearance. And with heavy contour, piled-on eye makeup and over-lined lips, this look overwhelms her a bit. The CNN anchor is clearly stunning, and this edit makes it obvious that even if she used way, way more product in the hair and makeup chair, she'd still shine. Even so, she should definitely stick to her usual look. And if Collins finds herself feeling inspired by the Fox News folks next time she's in the press briefing room, we recommend resting, recharging... and remembering which network she works for instead.