17 Hollywood stars who started their career with reality shows

Los Angeles Premiere Of "Break" - Source: Getty
Los Angeles Premiere Of "Break" - Source: Getty

15) Katharine McPhee – American Idol (2006)

The 58th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty
The 58th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Katharine McPhee caught widespread attention as a runner-up on the American Idol show in 2006. With such an impressive voice and charm, she became a favorite, and though she didn't eventually win, her career skyrocketed afterward. Katharine released a hit album and moved into acting, starring on Smash and Scorpion. She also starred on Country Comfort for Netflix in 2021.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma