Is it possible to actually LIKE your stepmom? According to Erin and Sara Foster, the answer is a resounding YES—and honestly, we’re shook.
When music mogul David Foster decided to trade in his usual dating playbook for a sparkly engagement ring to propose to American Idol sensation Katharine McPhee in 2017, his daughters had every right to clutch their pearls. Their dad was getting hitched to someone who was literally younger than them (yes, you read that right). But plot twist: these Foster girls actually adore their stepmother, and they’re not afraid to gush about it.
Erin Foster, the savvy businesswoman and reality TV queen, has been nothing but complimentary about Katharine, praising her for being a genuinely kind and supportive presence in their blended family. Sara followed suit, revealing that their relationship goes way beyond awkward holiday dinners and stilted small talk. The two Foster daughters have actually developed a real bond with the “Waitress” star, something that would make even the most cynical reality TV viewer believe in modern family magic.
The dynamic really took shape after David and Katharine tied the knot in a lavish London ceremony in June 2019, followed by the arrival of their son in October 2020. Instead of the typical stepfamily drama we’ve all been conditioned to expect from Hollywood, the Fosters demonstrated what happens when mature, emotionally intelligent people actually communicate. Revolutionary concept, we know.
What makes this whole situation even more fascinating is that Erin has become somewhat of a relationship guru herself, often discussing family dynamics and blended family life on her platforms. She’s clearly practicing what she preaches, and it’s genuinely refreshing to see a Hollywood blended family that doesn’t require a crisis intervention team.
Sara has similarly gushed about how Katharine’s presence has enriched their family circle. The two stepdaughters haven’t just tolerated their stepmother—they’ve embraced her, celebrated her, and clearly genuinely enjoy her company. It’s the kind of feel-good celebrity story that makes us believe in something other than drama and betrayal.
The Foster-McPhee family proves that age gaps, complicated family trees, and the intense scrutiny of public life don’t have to equal a made-for-reality-TV disaster. Sometimes, just sometimes, blended families actually blend.
What do you think? A) This is the most wholesome celebrity family moment ever B) Calling fake—this has to be for PR purposes