Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Bridesmaids Cast Reunites at Oscars, Wendi McLendon-Covey Absent

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Bridesmaids cast reunites at Oscars, minus Wendi McLendon-Covey, who explains her absence due to a neck lift. The group shares laughs, pokes fun at celebrities, and celebrates the films enduring popularity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f38b0f13de0a63d6

This is entertainment and celebrity news. Today, every story, every day. Fans of the comedy bridesmaids got a treat at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th, 2026. Most of the cast reunited on stage to present awards for Best Original Score and Best Sound, marking the film's 15th anniversary. But Wendy MacLend and Covey, who played Rita, was noticeably absent from the group. She quickly addressed the absence on Instagram, sharing that she, had undergone a neckliff procedure the week before.

McClendon Covey posted a photo of herself with a chin bandage and assured fans there was no drama involved. She simply needed time to recover. The reunion featured Rose Byrne, Kristen Whig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, and Ellie Kemper, who shared laughs about how much time had passed. Since the movie came out, they kept the mood light and fun, true to the spirit of the film. During their segment, the group pretended to read notes from nominations, in the audience, poking fun as celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Stellen, Scarsguard,

it added to the playful vibe of the evening. It was a big night for Byrne, too, who was nominated for Best Actress in another film but lost to Jesse Buckley. Overall, the moment celebrated the lasting popularity of bridesmaids without any hitches from McClendon Covey's side. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, sOLI, sallypillow.com.