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Wendi McLendon-Covey Missed Oscars Bridesmaids Reunion After ‘Neck Lift’ Surgery

Wendi McLendon-Covey Missed Oscars Bridesmaids Reunion After ‘Neck Lift’ Surgery

Published by Sam Flores

Bridesmaids actor Wendi McLendon-Covey has shared the real reason she didn’t join her former co-stars at the Oscars over the weekend. Over the weekend, the Bridesmaids cast took part in a skit at the Academy Awards to commemorate the film’s 15th anniversary. However, fans quickly noticed that the group was one bridesmaid down, with Wendi not joining Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper at the event. At the time, director Paul Feig claimed: “I just heard that she was not available. She might even be travelling, I’m not sure. But we will miss her terribly, because I love Wendi.” Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper on stage at the 2026 Oscars Since then, Wendi has set the record straight on her absence, revealing that she actually couldn’t attend as she is recovering from cosmetic surgery. “In response to some of the DMs I’m getting: I had a neck lift last week because I’m tired of looking like a melting candle. So I had to skip …

‘Bridesmaids’ Star Wendi McClendon-Covey Explains Oscars Absence

‘Bridesmaids’ Star Wendi McClendon-Covey Explains Oscars Absence

Published by Daniella Wilson

Wendi McClendon-Covey was quick to clear up why she didn’t join her Bridesmaids co-stars for the onstage reunion at the Oscars Sunday night. The 15th anniversary of Paul Feig’s hit 2011 comedy was celebrated by Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, and Ellie Kemper as they presented two awards at the Dolby Theater: original score and sound, which went to Ludwig Goransson for Sinners, and F1, respectively. Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit. Fans were quick to notice McClendon-Covey, who played Rita in Bridesmaids, hadn’t joined them. She posted on Instagram after the show in “response to some of the dms [sic] I’m getting.” “I had a neck lift last week because I’m tired of looking like a melting candle,” wrote the actress, also known for roles in St. Denis Medical and The …