Katharine McPhee

 Katharine McPhee, also known as Katharine McPhee Foster, is an American musician, singer and actress who has a net worth exceeding 14 million dollars. McPhee became an international star after her appearance on "American Idol" in the year 2006. Since coming in second place on the show, Katharine has released five studio albums (including an album for Christmas), and her 2007 debut album reached #2 on the "Billboard" 200 chart.McPhee has also had a successful acting career and has appeared in roles such as Karen Cartwright on NBC's "Smash" (2012-2013) as well as Paige Dineen on CBS "Scorpion" (2014-2018). Katharine was Katharine's Broadway debut, playing Jenna Hunterson at Brooks Atkinson Theatre in "Waitress". She reprised her role at London's Adelphi Theatre in March 2019, then returned to the Broadway stage in November 2019, until the show's conclusion in January 2020.Katharine McPhee was born Katharine Hope McPhee on March 25, 1984 in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Daniel, died in the year 2018. Katharine's mother, Peisha was a television producer. Katharine's older sister, Adriana McPhee, is also a vocal coach. McPhee received musical training from her mother and performed in theatre productions in Notre Dame High School.