Instagram/Wendi McLendon-Covey & Ro Movie Bridesmaids cast reunited at the 2026 Oscars, but Wendi McLendon-Covey was missing. She reveals the surprising reason for her absence. March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 2026 Oscars featured a memorable reunion of the beloved cast from the hit film Bridesmaids, but one key member was noticeably absent. While Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, and Ellie Kemper appeared onstage to celebrate the movie's 15th anniversary and present Academy Awards, Wendi McLendon-Covey, who portrayed Rita, was missing from the reunion.