Instagram/Wendi McLendon-Covey & Ma Celebrity 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.