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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Bridesmaids Stars Reunite at Oscars, Wendi McLendon-Covey Absent Due to Neck Lift; Group Jokes and Recalls Past Glory Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.... Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32e2a759b3b00b2f
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The stars of the comedy hit, Bridesmaids reunited at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th to present the Best Score Award.
Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, and Maya Rudolph took the stage together, marking 15 years since the film's Big Box.
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One key cast member, Wendy McClend and Covey, who played Rita, was absent from the fun gathering.
She later cleared things up with an Instagram post, sharing that she had a necklift procedure the week before and needed to recover, calling in no, big deal.
Director Paul Fagg mentioned on the red carpet that he heard she was unavailable, possibly traveling, and noted how much they missed her since she, stays so busy with work.
The group kept the mood light, joking about the time gone by and reading playful messages from other castmates during their segment.
The 2011 movie also brought Oscar Nods for its writers and McCarthy back in the day.
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