Wendi McLendon-Covey missed the Bridesmaids Oscars reunion due to a recent neck lift. She explains her absence and reassures fans there's no cast drama.
- March 31, 2026
AceShowbiz - Wendi McLendon-Covey was notably absent from the 2026 Oscars Bridesmaids reunion, but she had a clear reason for skipping the event. While the rest of the cast appeared together onstage, Wendi McLendon-Covey shared on Instagram that she recently had a neck lift procedure. She explained, "I had a neck lift last week because I'm tired of looking like a melting candle."
This cosmetic surgery meant she could not attend the ceremony alongside her fellow Bridesmaids stars. The other cast members, including Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne, appeared on stage together to present awards for Best Score and Best Sound.
Although Wendi McLendon-Covey was not mentioned during the reunion, it was likely to respect her privacy regarding the neck lift. She reassured fans that there was no drama involved and that everything was fine. The atmosphere among the Bridesmaids cast remains positive, with no tensions reported.
This reunion moment at the Academy Awards highlighted the ongoing camaraderie between the stars of the beloved comedy, even if one iconic member had to sit this one out for personal reasons. Fans continue to celebrate the film and its cast as part of the 2026 awards season buzz.
