Katharine McPhee is making a small sacrifice for her safety. The actress/singer said she will not be wearing expensive jewelry around Los Angeles, and she blamed "woke voters" for the "sad state" of the city after a recent report of a crime in Beverly Hills.
\u201cKatharine McPhee Scared to Wear Jewelry in Los Angeles, Blames 'Woke' Voteers, not the 1% like her who don't care that they're wearing a house on their finger. https://t.co/JLaIT5TnTK\u201d— Nerd Headquarters (@Nerd Headquarters) 1659808489
On Wednesday, the America Idol alum took to her Instagram Stories and reshared a report about an elderly man who was apparently "jumped," "mugged, and beaten up" in "BH proper."
In her series of posts, she repeatedly endorsed Rick Caruso–the former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission and a member of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners–who is running for Mayor of Los Angeles.
\u201cActress Katharine McPhee Blames \u2018Woke\u2019 Voters for Crime Wave in Beverly Hills https://t.co/8UnORruxMZ\u201d— USAFVET (@USAFVET) 1659970964
According to screen grabs of McPhee's Instagram story shared by TooFab, the 38-year-old singer said of the alleged mugging incident involving three men who jumped out of a black SUV and beat up the elderly man before asking for his phone, money, and watch:
"This is literally my worry and thought every time I go out now. We need @rickcarusola."
"What's this world coming to?" she continued.
McPhee added:
"@streetpeopleofbeverlyhills I blame every single woke voter."
"Seniors getting beat up in [Beverly Hills] while walking. Keep voting for this. What a sad state this city is in."
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The Scorpion actress also shared a screenshot of a conversation with her friend, Sara Mann, who told McPhee, "Don't wear your Rolex."
To which McPhee replied, "No rings no watches."
She emphasized her endorsement of the billionaire businessman as LA Mayor again.
"This is the real life text/convos you have with fam and friends about living in La now. We need @rickcarusola," she wrote.
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The next post was a photo of McPhee holding up both hands to show evidence she wasn't wearing expensive jewelry.
"No rings or watches or anything out in LA anymore," she said, before tagging her mayoral candidate pick.
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There was little sympathy for the privileged 38-year-old who is married to big-time record producer, David Foster–who is 72.
\u201cPoor girl!! Can\u2019t even wear her diamonds and Rolex watches out these days! The horror!! People struggling to pay rent or to pay for the most basic medical care have no clue how tough it is to be a rich white girl in LA! \ud83d\ude44\n\nhttps://t.co/Xw56BLa3Bn\u201d— Kathryn Keedy (@Kathryn Keedy) 1659778728
\u201cOmg no longer a fan of this ignorant princess. Poor thing can\u2019t wear her excessive jewelry in LA. I\u2019d rather be woke than ignorant. Katharine McPhee blames 'woke' voters for crime in Beverly Hills, will not wear expensive jewelry https://t.co/YpZr9Zu7ip\u201d— Debbie \u201canyone but the GOP\u201d Gr \u262e\ufe0f (@Debbie \u201canyone but the GOP\u201d Gr \u262e\ufe0f) 1659793572
\u201cCan we please start a GoFundMe so rich #Karen @katharinemcphee can wear her expensive pearls in public again?! I mean, she has to vote for "LA Trump" Rick Caruso now to keep her jewelry safe. What has the world come to? #GFY, Kat #karensgonewild #karens https://t.co/3yd7uAuph2\u201d— Michael Zarocostas \ud83c\udf10 \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \u2696\ufe0f (@Michael Zarocostas \ud83c\udf10 \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \u2696\ufe0f) 1659847575
\u201cElites thought it wouldn't happen to them between their limo's and destinations.\n\nhttps://t.co/hc8wBfTb0o\u201d— Pat Ichoe (@Pat Ichoe) 1659965285
\u201c@TMZ What\u2019s this world coming to when you can\u2019t wear your expensive jewelry in public. Oh my!\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ You are only relevant because of your spouse. Your ship sailed years ago. Sit down and be quiet.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ I can't say I blame her... She married a man old enough to be her grandfather, so it makes sense she's now talking like an old white person \ud83e\udd14. Seriously though... What is she famous for other than marrying up?! Stop giving people with nothing to say a platform to say it.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ The age of her husband is showing in her comments.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ Healthcare costs are the number one concern for senior citizens and Republicans do nothing to help lower costs. Save your fake outrage.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ tbf, this is an issue that hits close to home for McPhee.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ Of course she is concerned about seniors- where would she be without her senior husband\u2019s money and access?\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
Others took issue with her appropriation of the word, "woke," in criticizing LA voters.
\u201c@TMZ Woke, a nonsensical, right wing, trigger word.\n\nEveryone needs to stop using it as some kind of a) badge of honor b) disgrace.\n\nI would like to think all people would like to be enlightened. Being \u201cwoke\u201d should not be bastardized.\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ What does being "woke" have to do with...you know what, nevermind...\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
\u201c@TMZ "woke voters" is now just another euphemism for minorities, isn't it?\u201d— TMZ (@TMZ) 1659700821
While Caruso has the support of additional celebrities–including Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk, and Gwyneth Paltrow–his opponent, California Democratic Representative Karen Bass, has strong backing from Hollywood personalities like Jennifer Aniston, Steven Spielberg, and Jennifer Garner.
Caruso and Bass have advanced to the general election, which is set to take place on November 8.