She’s one of the sharpest political voices on cable news. Cool under pressure, crisp in a blazer, and trusted to ask the tough questions from the White House to the Capitol floor.
But off-camera? Kaitlan Collins is showing she’s not afraid to loosen the tie, or, in her case, ditch it entirely for a beach-ready bikini.
Known for her composed, buttoned-up style, the CNN anchor and host of “The Source” usually channels Barbara Walters or Katie Couric more than Hollywood red carpet. But in a string of recent vacation posts, Collins has quietly revealed a side of herself that fans rarely see: bold, confident, and completely at ease in her own skin.
Off-Air and Unfiltered — But Still Classy
Since joining CNN in 2017, Collins has become one of the network’s breakout stars. She made her name as a White House correspondent and now leads her own prime-time show. Throughout it all, she’s kept her wardrobe strictly professional. Tailored suits, neutral tones, and polished silhouettes.
So when she posted a photo lounging on a towel with a good book in hand, it wasn’t the reading material that turned heads. It was her barely-visible light blue bikini.
Fans flooded the comments with praise, surprised (and delighted) to see Collins embracing a sunny, softer vibe. It was tasteful, yes, but definitely more revealing than anything viewers had seen from her at the news desk.
The Birthday Look That Broke the Internet
For her 30th birthday, Collins took things up a notch, or, depending on how you look at it, down a layer.
Celebrating on the beach, she shared photos in a rainbow-colored sheer robe with a white bikini underneath. The outfit was elegant and eye-catching, and marked one of the rare times Collins has leaned into a resort-glam aesthetic. This wasn’t a candid snapshot. This was a confident, curated reveal from a journalist known for keeping things private.
And when she ditched the cover-up entirely? The all-white bikini drew even more attention. With string-tied briefs and minimalist lines, it was a bold departure from the high-neck blouses and tailored jackets that have defined her on-air persona. But somehow, she still made it look like business. Just beach business.
Zooming In on a Confident Era
Another fan-favorite post came when Collins wore a knot-tied yellow bikini, shot in a close-up crop that framed her sun-kissed look from the waist up. The image felt more intentional. A little less “vacation snapshot” and more “I’m in my confident era.”
There were no shorts visible, no cover-ups, no filters to hide behind — just Collins, camera-ready in a way her audience had never seen before. It was a reminder that professionalism doesn’t mean hiding personality and that even the most hard-nosed reporters can take a moment to shine outside the studio lights.
A New Side of The Source
Kaitlan Collins may still spend her evenings breaking news, holding power to account, and leading one of CNN’s flagship programs. But every now and then, she lets the blazer fall away, and lets the sunlight in.
Her bikini posts aren’t about shock value. They’re about showing she can be serious and sun-loving, respected and relaxed, glamorous and grounded.
Because whether she’s grilling a politician or soaking up rays, Kaitlan Collins is always in control of the story, including her own.