Ainsley Earhardt became synonymous with the news talk show “Fox & Friends” after she first joined the series in 2016. However, she originally anchored a different version of the show earlier in her career. She was once assigned to co-host “Fox & Friends First,” which aired at 5:00 AM EST during Earhardt’s time on the broadcast. Although she was on the show for a couple of years, it’s completely understandable why even the most dedicated fan might not have known about this part of Earhardt’s prolific resume. If only because she looked like an entirely different person than the Earhardt many would come to know and love.

On YouTube, a video clip was posted of Earhardt introducing audiences to the debut episode of “Fox & Friends First,” which first hit television on March, 5, 2012. But the clip was a stark reminder of how much the Fox News star drastically transformed her appearance. She still rocked the same bright smile she was known for. However, her face was a bit fuller back then. Although a subtle difference, it resulted in a pretty significant change that made her chin more pronounced and her jaw structure look stronger. The news clip also seemed to come from a time when Earhardt didn’t emphasize the eyebrows as much, since the edges were much thinner.

Ainsley Earhardt’s co-host could’ve passed for her double

On her “Fox & Friends First” debut, Ainsley Earhardt shared hosting duties with her fellow, and former, Fox News anchor Anna Kooiman. However, the pair had us seeing double, as Kooiman also looked like she could’ve passed for Earhardt’s twin. Both anchors’ fashion seemed like the kind of style the South Carolina University graduate would wear. There are plenty of times Earhardt flaunted her killer legs to stun audiences, something both she and Kooiman seem to be doing in the video. Kooiman’s pink dress only made things more confusing, since Earhardt was also known for wearing a similar combo. There’s a reason, after all, why she earned the nickname Barbie from her critics.

Fortunately, Earhardt and Kooiman identified themselves by saying each other’s names during the broadcast, but doing so only made things slightly less bewildering. Additionally, when watching the video closely, the two had slightly different reporting styles. Earhardt, in particular, presented herself similarly to how she would in her older, more successful years, further distinguishing herself from Kooiman. So, it appears that Earhardt’s stunning transformation didn’t completely change her in the long run.