Katharine McPhee

Born in 1984 to a TV-producer father and a vocal-coach mother, Katharine McPhee was destined to be a singer and actress. The L.A. native started early, regularly performing in school productions before attending college as a musical-theater major. She dropped out to try her luck professionally, with minor success. McPhee finally got her big break in 2006, as a contestant on the fifth season of 'American Idol.' The striking brunette with the beautiful voice caused "McPheever" among her multitude of fans, but she finished second to that season's winner, Taylor Hicks. Her 'Idol' single, 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny,' was the second-best-selling song of the year. Among her many TV and movie appearances, she starred as showbiz hopeful Karen Cartwright on the short-lived series 'Smash.'

Selected discography: ‘Katharine McPhee’ (2007), ‘Unbroken’ (2010), ‘Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You’ (2010)

Related artists: Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks

Further reading: Katharine McPhee’s Celebrity Look Alike, Then + Now: ‘American Idol’ Winners, Favorite ‘American Idol’ Winner Poll

‘Smash’ Star Katharine McPhee Gets Comfortable on Russell Brand’s Lap During ‘Jimmy Fallon’ Interview
‘Smash’ Star Katharine McPhee Gets Comfortable on Russell Brand’s Lap During ‘Jimmy Fallon’ Interview
Last night, Katharine McPhee was on hand at 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' to promote Season 2 of her show 'Smash,' which debuts tonight (Feb. 5). Russell Brand was also a guest on Fallon's show and he proved to be very smitten with McPhee. Let's just say... Stuff. Got. Awkward.
‘Smash’ Recap: Cast Endures ‘Tech’ Week from Hell
‘Smash’ Recap: Cast Endures ‘Tech’ Week from Hell
In this week’s episode of ‘Smash’, Tom (Christian Borle) and his new boyfriend Sam sing a song about opening night as the cast prepares for ‘Tech’ week, also known as hell week in the theatre world. Our New Yorkers travel to Boston where three weeks of preview shows will be performed. Ivy (Megan Hilty) helps Derek (Jack Davenport) figure out a set problem and he replies (seemingly) sincerely “And
‘Smash’ Recap: Uma Thurman Gives Karen A Taste of Fame In ‘Publicity’
‘Smash’ Recap: Uma Thurman Gives Karen A Taste of Fame In ‘Publicity’
In this week’s episode of ‘Smash,’ titled ‘Publicity,’ Uma Thurman’s guest character Rebecca Duvall returns to cause more drama. The Hollywood actress continues to ask that musical numbers are removed in order to avoid the fact that she simply cannot sing. Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Borle) write a new song, which would be performed by other member of the ensemble. In another twist of
Katharine McPhee + Rachel Leigh Cook – Celeb Look-Alikes
Katharine McPhee + Rachel Leigh Cook – Celeb Look-Alikes
How cute are these ladies? 'Smash' starlet and former 'American Idol' contestant Katharine McPhee looks a whole lot like 'She's All That' actress Rachel Leigh Cook. Although both beauties have switched back to their natural brunette shades as of late, when they were both rocking this blond bob a few years back, they practically looked related...
‘Smash’ Recap: Ivy’s Drug Problem Causes a Public Breakdown
‘Smash’ Recap: Ivy’s Drug Problem Causes a Public Breakdown
Episode six of NBC’s ‘Smash,’ titled 'Chemistry,' skyrocketed off with Ivy (Megan Hilty) having problems with her voice. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Eileen (Anjelica Houston) are having money issues, while Tom (Christian Borle), Derek (Jack Davenport) and Julia (Debra Messing) are at each others’ throats due to the incomplete script. During rehearsal Ivy has a hard time hitting the high notes, cr

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