Is Katharine McPhee A-List?
NoB
No — Katharine McPhee is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2006C$0.1M
American Idol Runner-Up
Gains fame as runner-up on *American Idol*.
2007B▲$1M+$0.9M
Debut Album Release
Releases her self-titled debut album.
2012B$3M+$2M
Smash Television Role
Stars in the NBC television series *Smash*.
2014B$7M+$4M
Scorpion Television Role
Stars in the CBS television series *Scorpion*.
2018B$10M+$3M
Waitress Broadway Debut
Stars in the Broadway production of *Waitress*.
2019B$12M+$2M
Marriage to David Foster
Marries music producer David Foster.
2026B$14M+$2M
Active Entertainment Career
Continues acting and singing.
Last updated: February 23, 2026