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Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee Foster is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. McPhee rose to fame in 2006 as the
American Idol
runner-up on season 5. Her debut self-titled album was released in 2007 and reached number two on the
Billboard
200 chart. McPhee is also well-known as an actress for her roles on NBC's
Smash
and the CBS drama
Scorpion
. Additionally, McPhee appeared on
Country Comfort
on Netflix for one season. Her film credits include
House Bunny, You May
Not Kiss the Bride
and
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
. In 2018, McPhee made her Broadway debut as the lead in
Waitress.
David Foster's 6 Kids: Everything to Know
Reality TV Stars Who Transitioned to Acting
David Foster Reveals Why Son Rennie, 3, Is 'Taking a Break' from Drumming: 'You Can't Push Them' (Exclusive)
Katharine McPhee Celebrates Mother's Day with Sweet Throwback Photo of Son Rennie: 'Best Day of My Life'
David Foster Jokes It's 'Upsetting' When Son Rennie, 3, 'Pounds' the Piano: 'He's a Kid!'
Katharine McPhee Celebrates 40th Birthday in Itty Bitty Blue Bikini: 'Magical Week'
David Foster Reveals Why He and Katharine McPhee Have 'No Hard and Fast Rules' in Their Marriage (Exclusive)
David Foster Explains 3-Year-Old Son Rennie's Impressive Drum Skills: 'Figured It Out on His Own' (Exclusive)
David Foster Explains Why He Stopped Producing Music - and the Lucky New Song That Helped Change His Mind (Exclusive)
Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s Son Plays Drums on Stage as Their 'Very Special Guest'
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Celebrate Son Rennie's Third Birthday at Disney World While on Tour Together
David Foster Says His Daughters Have 'Embraced' Little Brother Rennie and Their 'Unique Situation' (Exclusive)
David Foster's Daughter Defends Him Against Claim He 'Abandoned' His Older Children for 2-Year-Old Son Rennie
Katharine McPhee and David Foster's Son Rennie, 2, Shows Off Amazing Drum Solo — on His Personalized Drumset!
'Tis the Season! Sabrina Carpenter, Elton John, Jon Pardi and More Release Holiday Albums
David Foster and Katharine McPhee's Relationship Timeline
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Disagree over Disciplining Son: 'His Era of Parenting Is Different' (Exclusive)
David Foster and Katharine McPhee Haven't Decorated for the Holidays Yet Due to Some Legal Red Tape (Exclusive)
Cher, Keke Palmer, Barry Manilow and More to Perform at NBC's 2023 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' (Exclusive)
Katharine McPhee on Her New HSN Jewelry Collection, Holiday Plans and Duets with Husband David (Exclusive)
Katharine Foster Shares Incredible Video of Son Rennie, 2, Playing Drums, Jokes He's 'Coming for' Travis Barker
Katharine McPhee Accidentally Bakes Son Rennie's iPad After Hiding It in Oven: 'He Kept Asking for It'
David Foster Says ‘It's Been Tough’ for Katharine McPhee Since Death of Beloved Nanny: ‘She's Managing’
Counting Crows, David Foster and Katharine McPhee to Perform at 37th Annual Carousel Ball (Exclusive)
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Perform Together for First Time Since Nanny's Death
David Foster and Katharine McPhee Son's Nanny Dead in 'Horrible Tragedy' for the Family: Sources
Katharine McPhee Cancels 2 Shows in Asia amid 'Horrible Tragedy' in Her and Husband David Foster's Family
Katharine McPhee Debuts a Brand New Chin-Grazing Bob — See Her Hair Transformation!
Move Over, Jean Jacket: Katharine McPhee Is Making a Case for Denim Shirts — Snag the Style Starting at $28
Katharine McPhee Shares Throwback Compilation to Wish Husband David Foster a Happy Valentine's Day
The Most Memorable Contestants of 'American Idol': Where Are They Now?
Katharine McPhee and Jennifer Hudson Worried 'Smash' Duet Was a 'Terrible Song' — but 'We Had a Little Fun'
Katharine McPhee Says She and David Foster Would Love to Have Another Baby, but Are 'Not in Any Rush'
David Foster Says Son Rennie Is 'Finding His Groove' on the Drums — Watch the Impressive Video!
David Foster Says It's a 'Little Bit Different' Raising a Toddler at 73: 'I Can Offer Him Wisdom'
Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani and More Send Love to Céline Dion amid Health Challenges
Celebrity Christmas Albums You Have to Check Out This Season
Katharine McPhee Admits Feeling 'Mom Guilt' as David Foster's Daughter Takes Rennie to See Santa
Watch Katharine McPhee and David Foster Perform 'Jingle Bell Rock' on Disney's 'Magical Holiday Celebration'
Katharine McPhee's New Jewelry Line Includes a Nod to Her Role in 'The House Bunny': 'An Ode to My Beginning'
David Foster Says He Hasn't 'Regretted a Single Day' of Welcoming a New Baby in His 70s
Katharine McPhee Jokes She 'Guilted' Husband David Foster into Making a Christmas Album
Katharine McPhee Says 'It Makes Sense' Her Son with David Foster Is Musically Inclined
Stars Who Have Played Marilyn Monroe Through the Years
Katharine McPhee Shows Off Son Rennie's Musical 'Talents' as He Plays on Piano and Drums
Katharine McPhee Shows Son Rennie, 17 Months, Exploring the Golf Course: 'Start Em Young'
Katharine McPhee Jokes Husband David Foster Doesn't Get 'Much Attention' in Loved-Up Photos
Katharine McPhee Shares Videos of Her and David Foster's 'Little Drummer Boy' Rennie, 16 Months
Katharine McPhee Shares Rare Photo of Son Rennie on Capri Boat Outing: 'Too Much Fun in the Sun'
Katharine McPhee Shares First Photo of Son Rennie's Face in Father's Day Tribute to David Foster
Katharine McPhee and Husband David Foster Enjoy Scenic Easter Outing with Son Rennie
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Say They're 'Having the Best Time' Raising 1-Year-Old Son Rennie
Katharine McPhee Lists 1930s Hollywood Hills Home for Nearly $2.7 Million – See Inside!
Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger Walk to Defeat ALS
Katharine McPhee Shares Photos from Son's Party, Calls Motherhood the 'Greatest Fricken Thing'
Katharine McPhee Celebrates Son Rennie's 1st Birthday with Safari-Themed Party: 'My Baby'
Katharine McPhee Says Body Image Issues 'Played with My Mind a Little Bit' amid Pregnancy
David Foster, 72, Opens Up About Being Dad Again Later in Life: 'I Have More Time'
Katharine McPhee Mourns Death of Dog Wilma: 'Thank You for All the Great Years'
David Foster Calls Wife Katharine McPhee a 'Star' and Says 'It's Great Being a Dad' Again at 72
Katharine McPhee Fitted for Nicole Kidman's Baby Bump
Katharine McPhee Was a Clue on 'Jeopardy!' — but She Admits 'I Wouldn't Have Even Gotten This'
Katharine McPhee's Stepdaughters Erin and Sara Foster Defend Post-Baby Bikini Photo: 'Let Her Live'
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