Wendi McLendon-Covey explained

Wendi McLendon-Covey
Birth Name:Wendi McLendon
Birth Date:10 October 1969
Birth Place:Bellflower, California, U.S.
Years Active:2001–present
Alma Mater:California State University, Long Beach

Wendi McLendon-Covey (née McLendon; born October 10, 1969)[1] is an American actress known primarily for her work in comedic and improvisational roles. From 2013 until 2023, she played the role of family matriarch Beverly Goldberg on the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs, for which she was nominated for two Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

A native of Long Beach, California, McLendon-Covey worked numerous jobs after graduating from high school before earning a degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 2000. After graduating, she became a member of The Groundlings, an improvisational comedy group in Los Angeles, and remained a member until 2009. McLendon-Covey began her acting career while still a member of the Groundlings, starring as Deputy Clementine Johnson in the improvisational series Reno 911! (2003–2008, 2020–present). She also had the lead role in the Lifetime short-lived comedy Lovespring International (2006), as well as minor roles in Bewitched (2005) and Over Her Dead Body (2008). McLendon-Covey had a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement (2010–2013).

After a breakout performance in the 2011 comedy film Bridesmaids, McLendon-Covey has appeared in a number of films, including What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012), The Single Moms Club (2014), Blended (2014), Think Like a Man Too (2014), Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015), (2018), What Men Want (2019), Sylvie's Love (2020), Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021), and Elemental (2023). In 2019, after years in comedy roles, McLendon-Covey played a leading role in the independent drama film Blush.

Early life

McLendon-Covey was born in Bellflower, California, in the family of Carolyn and Robert McLendon.[2] She was raised Baptist,[3] in Long Beach, California. She went to DeMille Junior High and graduated from Millikan High School. She attended Long Beach City College, Golden West College, and California State University, Long Beach,[4] where she graduated with a B.A. in liberal studies and creative writing.

While McLendon-Covey was working at a hotel in Anaheim and after graduating from college, she enrolled in a weekend class for non-actors at The Groundlings, an improvisational group in Los Angeles.[5] She officially joined The Groundlings in 2002, and meanwhile worked as an editor for California State University's academic journal of social work, a job she kept until 2012.[6]

Career

2001–2010

While a member of the Groundlings, McLendon-Covey was a classmate of comedians Kaitlin Olson,[7] Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, the latter two of whom she later starred alongside in the film Bridesmaids.[8] While a member of the Groundlings, McLendon-Covey steadily auditioned for television and film roles, but did not have an agent at the time and was unable to book jobs.

In 2003, she auditioned for the role of Deputy Clementine Johnson in the comedy series Reno 911![9] "I went in, and I thought, Fuck this. I'm not gonna get it, but you know what? I'm just gonna go in [and try]," she recalled. At the time, the series had previously been considered by Fox. McLendon-Covey was cast in the role, and the series was subsequently picked up by Comedy Central.

In the third year of Reno 911!, she also starred in the Lifetime comedy show Lovespring International in 2006 and has provided commentary for E!, TV Guide Channel, and VH1. In 2007, she starred in the comedy film , based on Comedy Central's Reno 911! and also appeared in Bewitched (2005) and Over Her Dead Body (2008). She produced, wrote, and starred in the 2007 independent comedy film Cook Off!. McLendon-Covey also guest-starred on television series such as The Office, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Cougar Town.

2011–present

In 2011, McLendon-Covey starred in the financially successful and critically lauded comedy film Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, and Ellie Kemper.[10] Beginning in July that same year, she began starring in national TV ads for a new campaign by Hillshire Farm.[11] From 2010 to 2013, she had a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement.[12] She also had guest-starring roles in Fox's short-lived sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter,[13] TV Land's Hot in Cleveland,[14] and ABC's Modern Family.[15]

McLendon-Covey appeared in the 2012 romantic comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, directed by Kirk Jones,[16] and Steven Soderbergh's film Magic Mike.[17] She had roles in the Christmas comedy movie A White Trash Christmas about a mom visited by three ghosts intent on showing her a path to a brighter future,[18] and in the comedy-drama film The Breakup Girl directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning Stacy Sherman about three estranged sisters dealing with the death of their father.[19]

In February 2012, McLendon-Covey was cast in the HBO comedy pilot The Viagra Diaries, created by Sex and the City creator and executive producer Darren Star, but when Goldie Hawn exited the pilot, McLendon-Covey also left the show.[20] After she received five offers, she won the female lead role on ABC's comedy pilot Only Fools And Horses.[21] [22] She also played one of the leads in Tyler Perry's film The Single Moms Club (2014).[23] [24] Also in 2014, she starred in A Merry Friggin' Christmas as Robin Williams' character's daughter,[25] Blended, as Drew Barrymore's character's best friend,[26] [27] and Think Like a Man Too.[28]

In January 2013, McLendon-Covey was cast in the lead role of the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs, created by Adam F. Goldberg.[29] [30] Her portrayal of the character received critical praise,[31] and she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014.[32] The series lasted ten years and 229 episodes was produced.[33] She also served as a producer and later as an executive producer of the series.[34]

In 2015, McLendon-Covey co-starred opposite Sally Field in the comedy-drama film Hello, My Name Is Doris.[35] Also that year, McLendon-Covey hosted ABC reality comedy series Repeat After Me, produced by Ellen DeGeneres.[36] Also in 2015, she played the female leading role opposite Nicolas Cage in the comedy film Army of One, directed by Larry Charles.[37] [38]

McLendon-Covey had a dramatic role as Mark Felt's secretary Carol Tschudy in the political thriller film (2017), directed by Peter Landesman.[39] She later played a leading role in the independent drama film Blush that premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.[40] [41] She starred in the 2018 horror comedy and co-starred opposite Taraji P. Henson in the 2019 romantic comedy What Men Want. Since 2018, she has played the voice role of Nancy Green in the Disney Channel animated series Big City Greens. In 2020, she continued appearing in a dramatic roles co-starring opposite Tessa Thompson in Sylvie's Love.[42] In 2020, McLendon-Covey reunited with Bridesmaids co-stars Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo in the comedy film Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.[43]

From April 2020 to July 2022, McLendon-Covey co-hosted the pop culture podcast Generation Ripe with surfographer/photo art director and producer Dfernando Zaremba. The podcast's audience was teenagers over 40 and featured interviews with guests from all realms of the entertainment industry and the arts. Also in 2020, McLendon-Covey returned for the seventh season of Reno 911! which was aired on Quibi. In 2021, the movie Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon was released on Paramount+. The eighth season of the series, now titled Reno 911!: Defunded, premiered on The Roku Channel in February 2022. She co-starred with Owen Wilson in the comedy-drama film Paint, it was released on April 7, 2023.[44]

In 2023, McLendon-Covey played Vicky White in the Lifetime movie based on the manhunt for escaped inmate Casey White and Lauderdale County jailer Vicky White.[45]

Personal life

McLendon-Covey has been married to Greg Covey since 1996.[46]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2001Henry and MarvinJudyShort film
2005BewitchedE! Anchor
2007Deputy Clementine Johnson
Closing EscrowHillaryUS Comedy Arts Festival for Best Comedy Performance in Film
Cook Off!Pauline SolfestAlso co-writer
US Comedy Arts Festival for Best Comedy Performance in Film
GoldfishMrs. Jenkins
2008Over Her Dead BodyLona
2009BoutonniereMrs. Pruitt
SpoonerLinda
Jenna Bosch
2010Starlight & SuperfishDawn
DouchebagMary Barger
TugTaylor
Public RelationsCandice
The Search for Santa PawsMs. Stout
2011Sometimes Pretty GirlsTootsieShort film
BridesmaidsRita[47] New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
MTV Movie Award for Best Gut-Wrenching Performance
LA Femme Film Festival Comedic Actress Award
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Cast
Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated—People's Choice Awards for Best Ensemble Cast
Nominated—Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Best Acting Ensemble
2012Holiday RoadRosman
What to Expect When You're ExpectingKara
Magic MikeTaraScenes deleted[48]
201310 Rules for Sleeping AroundEmma Cooney
All American Christmas CarolMarjorie
2014Date and SwitchLinda
Cuban FuryCarly
The Single Moms ClubJan Malkovitch
BlendedJen
Think Like a Man TooTish
A Merry Friggin' ChristmasShauna
2015The Breakup GirlSharon
Hello, My Name Is DorisCynthia
2016Army of OneMarci
2017Speech & Debate[49] Joan
Carol Tschudy
2018Status Update[50] Ann Moore
Kathy Quinn
2019BlushCathy
What Men WantOlivia
Braking for WhalesAunt Jackie Hillhouse
2020Sylvie's LoveLucy
2021Barb and Star Go to Vista Del MarMickey Revelet
Long WeekendPatricia
2023Prom PactAlyssa Yang
PaintWendy
ElementalGale CumulusVoice
Sick GirlCarol Pepper
2024Nancy Green Voice[51]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003–2008, 2020–2022Reno 911!Deputy Clementine JohnsonSeries regular, 106 episodes
2006Lovespring InternationalLydia MayhewSeries regular, 13 episodes
2008GreekConnieEpisode: "Spring Broke"
The OfficeConcierge MarieEpisode: "Business Trip"
Kath & KimLucyEpisode: "Friends"
200910 Things I Hate About YouVivian2 episodes
Wizards of Waverly PlaceDr. IceEpisode: "Three Monsters"
2010–2013Rules of EngagementLizRecurring role, 14 episodes
2011Cougar TownVice PrincipalEpisode: "You're Gonna Get It!"
SvetlanaPhoebe2 episodes
I Hate My Teenage DaughterDeanna2 episodes
2012Hot in ClevelandSandyEpisode: "God and Football"
2012–2019Bob's BurgersMudflapVoice, 3 episodes
2012Wedding BandBarb HendersonEpisode: "I Don't Wanna Grow Up"
Only Fools and HorsesRuby RossTelevision pilot
The Looney Tunes ShowPatricia BunnyVoice, 3 episodes
HerselfEpisode: "Dynamic Drag Duos"
You're WholeJennyEpisode: "Finger Puppets/Saxophone/Fish Tank"
2012–2013Modern FamilyPam2 episodes
2013–2023The GoldbergsBeverly GoldbergSeries regular
Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (2014, 2016)
2015Repeat After MeHost
Mike Tyson MysteriesSugar Monahan, Elsa SchmidtVoice, 2 episodes
2015–2016American Dad!Autograph Seeker, Monkey Trainer, Scottie's Mom Voice, 4 episodes
2018–presentBig City GreensNancy Green Voice, 42 episodes; recurring, then series regular
2018, 2020Puppy Dog PalsAlberta, Mrs. ClausVoice, 3 episodes
2019SchooledBeverly Goldberg2 episodes
2020Crossing SwordsDoreenVoice, 5 episodes
2021M.O.D.O.K.Monica RappacciniVoice, 10 episodes
Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnonDeputy Clementine JohnsonTelevision film; also executive producer
Nominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie[52]
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful HeistTelevision film; also executive producer
2023StoryBots: Answer TimeDisco DelilahEpisode: "Area"
History of the World, Part IIRussian PeasantEpisode: III
Bad Romance: The Vicky White StoryVicky WhiteTelevision film, also executive producer
2024GrimsburgChief Patsy StamosVoice, 9 episodes
St. Denis MedicalJoyceMain role, also executive producer (upcoming)

Notes and References

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  2. News: Wendi McLendon-Covey Biography. TV Guide. September 26, 2019. September 9, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150909065738/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/wendi-mclendon-covey/bio/191089/. dead.
  3. Web site: She Says, He Says. Griffiths, John. May 6, 2014. Television Academy. May 3, 2016. July 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170702021509/http://www.emmys.com/news/features/2014-she-says-he-says. live.
  4. News: Comic actress stays grounded in LB. Al. Rudis. Long Beach Press Telegram. California. May 12, 2011. September 26, 2019. September 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190926191603/https://www.presstelegram.com/2011/05/12/comic-actress-stays-grounded-in-lb/. live.
  5. News: Why Wendi McLendon-Covey Was Still Freelancing on the Set of 'Bridesmaids'. October 1, 2018. Wealthsimple. July 2, 2020. July 3, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703153455/https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-us/magazine/wendi-mclendon-covey. live.
  6. News: Here's why actress Wendi McLendon-Covey kept her side hustle, even while filming 'Bridesmaids'. CNBC. October 5, 2018. July 2, 2020. Kathleen. Elkins. July 3, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703080437/https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/04/wendi-mclendon-covey-worked-part-time-even-while-filming-bridesmaids.html. live.
  7. McLendon-Covey. Wendi. Marc Maron. Episode 808. May 4, 2017. WTF Podcast. June 29, 2017.
  8. McLendon-Covey. Wendi. Ross Carey. Conversations with Ross. Wendy McLendon-Covey. May 25, 2011. September 11, 2018.
  9. TV Guide. Talking with... Wendi McLendon-Covey. 9. 2006. 54. 0039-8543.
  10. Web site: Wendi McLendon-Covey | Movies and Biography. https://web.archive.org/web/20140101133603/https://movies.yahoo.com/person/wendi-mclendoncovey-2/. January 1, 2014. dead. Yahoo! Movies. December 31, 2013.
  11. Web site: Hillshire Farm Introduces Brand New Campaign That is 'So Good. They'll Think It's for Them'. MarketWatch. July 5, 2011. September 25, 2011.
  12. Web site: Stahler, Kelsea. Exclusive: We Chat With 'Rules of Engagement's' Wendi McLendon-Covey. Hollywood.com. October 8, 2011. September 10, 2018. January 25, 2013. https://archive.today/20130125154819/http://www.hollywood.com/news/Exclusive_We_Chat_With_Rules_of_Engagements_Wendi_McClendon_Covey/7847312. live.
  13. Web site: Masters . Megan . Exclusive: I Hate My Teenage Daughter Casts Bridesmaids Scene-Stealer . TVLine . September 13, 2011 . December 31, 2013 . January 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140101050823/http://tvline.com/2011/09/13/exclusive-casting-teenage-daughter-wendi-mclendon-covey/ . live .
  14. Stransky . Tanner . 'Bridesmaids' star visits 'Hot in Cleveland' . . October 2, 2019 . November 16, 2011.
  15. Nadel . Nick . 'Modern Family': Wendi McLendon-Covey to guest as a lesbian mom. Entertainment Weekly. August 13, 2012 . October 2, 2019.
  16. News: 'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' (Exclusive). Rose. Lacey. Kit. Borys. The Hollywood Reporter. July 13, 2011. July 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716002907/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bridesmaids-star-wendi-mclendon-covey-210197 . live. July 16, 2011.
  17. Fernandez. Jay A.. 'Bridesmaids' Actress Signs on for 'Magic Mike' . . September 6, 2011 .
  18. Web site: Harris. Scott. 'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Gets 'Trash'ed. Next Movie. November 8, 2011. September 9, 2018. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054114/http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/wendi-mclendon-covey-white-trash-christmas/. live.
  19. Web site: Brooks, Brian. Mary Kay Place, Sarah Paulson, Mamie Gummer Set For 'Claire's Cambodia'. Deadline Hollywood. March 1, 2012. September 9, 2018. January 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103033349/http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/mary-kay-place-sarah-paulson-mamie-gummer-set-for-claires-cambodia/. live.
  20. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Bridesmaids' Wendi McLendon-Covey Cast In Goldie Hawn's HBO Pilot 'Viagra Diaries'. Deadline Hollywood. February 8, 2012. September 9, 2018. June 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140622210008/http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/bridesmaids-wendi-mclendon-covey-cast-in-goldie-hawns-hbo-pilot-viagra-diaries/. live.
  21. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Bridesmaids' Wendi McLendon-Covey To Co-Star In ABC Pilot 'Only Fools & Horses'. Deadline Hollywood. March 7, 2012. September 10, 2018. June 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140622210123/http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/bridesmaids-wendi-mclendon-covey-cast-abc-pilot-only-fools-and-horses/. live.
  22. Web site: Bustos. Kristina. 'Only Fools and Horses' US casts 'Bridesmaids' Wendi McLendon-Covey. Digital Spy. March 7, 2012. September 9, 2018. June 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120622145834/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a369959/only-fools-and-horses-us-casts-bridesmaids-wendi-mclendon-covey.html. live.
  23. Web site: Sneider. Jeff. McLendon-Covey married to 'Single Mom's Club. Variety. November 8, 2012. September 8, 2018. December 20, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121220023659/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118061928/. live.
  24. Web site: Tyler Perry Casting Up 'Single Mom's Club' Adds 'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey. IndieWire. November 8, 2012. September 9, 2018. November 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131109143715/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/tyler-perry-casting-up-single-moms-club-adds-bridesmaids-star-wendi-mclendon-covey. dead.
  25. News: 'Bridesmaids' Actress, Tim of 'Tim & Eric' Join Robin Williams, Joel McHale in Yule Comedy (Exclusive) . . March 18, 2013 . March 19, 2013 . Lucas . Shaw . March 20, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130320163942/http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/bridesmaids-actress-tim-tim-eric-join-robin-williams-joel-mchale-christmas-comedy-exclus . live .
  26. News: 'Bridesmaids' Actress Joins Adam Sandler Comedy for Warner Bros. (Exclusive) . Lucas . Shaw . . July 24, 2014 . August 1, 2013 . August 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130803130104/http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/bridesmaids-actress-joins-adam-sandler-comedy-blended-exclusive-107501 . live .
  27. Bahr. Lindsay. Casting Net: Alec Baldwin for Cameron Crowe pic; Plus Ethan Hawke, more. Entertainment Weekly. July 31, 2013. October 2, 2019.
  28. News: Gallagher. Brian. Think Like a Man Too Begins Production in Las Vegas. MovieWeb. May 28, 2013. July 21, 2013. January 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140102095031/http://www.movieweb.com/news/think-like-a-man-too-begins-production-in-las-vegas. dead.
  29. News: Wendi McLendon-Covey To Star In Adam Goldberg's 1980s Comedy Pilot At ABC. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. January 14, 2015. October 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029205636/http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/wendi-mclendon-covey-to-star-in-adam-goldbergs-1980s-comedy-pilot-at-abc/. live.
  30. Web site: Wendi McLendon-Covey cast in Adam Goldberg's ABC comedy pilot. Digital Spy. January 12, 2013. January 14, 2015. May 26, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130526055307/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/news/a450545/wendi-mclendon-covey-cast-in-adam-goldbergs-abc-comedy-pilot.html. live.
  31. Web site: Furlong . Maggie . Wendi McLendon-Covey Deserves an Emmy for 'The Goldbergs,' Is the Funniest Woman on TV . Yahoo! TV . June 10, 2014 . June 16, 2014 . July 14, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714235909/https://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-tv/emmys-fyc-wendi-mclendon-covey-the-goldbergs-235302725.html . live .
  32. Busis . Hillary. Critics' Choice TV Awards 2014: And the nominees are.... Entertainment Weekly. May 28, 2014 . October 2, 2019.
  33. Web site: 'The Goldbergs': How The Comedy Ended Its Decade-Long Run On ABC. Lynette. Rice. May 4, 2023.
  34. Web site: Wendi McLendon-Covey Inks First-Look Deal With Sony Pictures Television. Nellie. Andreeva. April 28, 2022.
  35. News: Natasha Lyonne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kyle Mooney, Kumail Nanjiani Join Indie Comedy (Exclusive) . . June 28, 2014 . June 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140628234924/http://www.thewrap.com/natasha-lyonne-wendi-mclendon-covey-kyle-mooney-kumail-nanjiani-join-indie-comedy-exclusive/ . live .
  36. ABC orders prank show inspired by Ellen DeGeneres. Entertainment Weekly. October 2, 2019.
  37. News: 'Goldbergs' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Joins Nicolas Cage in Bin Laden Comedy (Exclusive). Kit. Borys. The Hollywood Reporter. April 10, 2015. April 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150417162534/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/goldbergs-star-wendi-mclendon-covey-775058. live.
  38. Casting Net: 'Bridesmaids' star Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Nicolas Cage in Bin Laden satire. Entertainment Weekly. February 19, 2015. Maas. Jennifer. October 2, 2019.
  39. News: Watergate Deep Throat Movie 'Felt': Cast Surrounding Liam Neeson – Deadline. Fleming. Mike Jr.. Deadline Hollywood. May 3, 2016. July 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210706135718/https://deadline.com/2016/04/felt-liam-neeson-tony-goldwyn-josh-lucas-michael-c-hall-marton-csokas-watergate-deep-throat-mark-felt-1201746509/. live.
  40. Web site: Sundance Unveils Politics-Heavy Lineup Featuring Ocasio-Cortez Doc, Feinstein Drama . . November 28, 2018 . November 28, 2018 . January 14, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190114160143/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-doc-dianne-feinstein-drama-sundance-2019-lineup-1164468 . live .
  41. News: 15 Buzziest Sundance Movies: From 'Honey Boy' to 'Leaving Neverland'. January 23, 2019. TheWrap. January 20, 2019. January 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190120141131/https://www.thewrap.com/13-hottest-sundance-movies-honey-boy-leaving-neverland-photos/. live.
  42. News: 'The Goldbergs' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Joins Tessa Thompson In 'Sylvie'. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. March 27, 2019. January 23, 2020. November 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107225521/https://deadline.com/2019/03/the-goldbergs-wendi-mclendon-covey-tessa-thompson-sylvie-movie-1202583646/. live.
  43. News: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Damon Wayans Jr. Join 'Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar'. Dino-Ray. Ramos. Deadline Hollywood. July 15, 2019. January 23, 2020. July 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190715235425/https://deadline.com/2019/07/wendi-mclendon-covey-damon-wayans-jr-barb-and-star-go-to-vista-del-mar-1202646626/. live.
  44. Web site: Owen Wilson, Michaela Watkins, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephen Root To Star In 'Paint' From Director Brit McAdams. Amanda. N'Duka. April 16, 2021. January 30, 2022. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210141740/https://deadline.com/2021/04/owen-wilson-michaela-watkins-wendi-mclendon-covey-stephen-root-star-paint-1234736773/. live.
  45. Web site: Vicky White story made into Lifetime movie 'Bad Romance'. William. Thornton. September 14, 2023. al.
  46. Web site: 'The Goldbergs' star Wendi McLendon-Covey credits marriage for career success. ABC7 San Francisco.
  47. Web site: Wendi McLendon-Covey insists Bridesmaid sequel is not going to happen . . January 18, 2021 . celebretainment.com . Celebretainment . August 5, 2021 . I think maybe one of Rita’s kids knocked up a teacher. And I think she’s divorced and seeing that, you know, ‘Oh, I had it so much better when I was married. I wonder why I was so miserable all the time?’ I kind of patterned her off of any of the 'Real Housewives' of wherever, where there is always something wrong but there’s really nothing wrong. It’s just that she’s bored and needs to get a job. . August 5, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805083307/https://www.celebretainment.com/movies/wendi-mclendon-covey-insists-bridesmaid-sequel-is-not-going-to-happen/article_2f8e1094-3e2e-56ca-9bd8-c076fa738fdc.html . live .
  48. Web site: Yahoo!. Wendi McLendon-Covey: What It's Really Like to Work With Jennifer Lopez. https://archive.today/20180911215045/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blogs/now/wendi-mcclendon-covey-really-jennifer-lopez-191043378.html?guccounter=1. September 11, 2018. Perricone. Kathleen. May 10, 2012 . September 12, 2018.
  49. Web site: 'Speech & Debate' Casts 'The Goldbergs' Wendi McLendon-Covey. Ross A.. Lincoln. Deadline Hollywood. July 23, 2015. July 24, 2015. July 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150724122545/http://deadline.com/2015/07/teen-comedy-speech-debate-adds-wendi-mclendon-covey-1201484202/. live.
  50. Web site: Rob Riggle, Famke Janssen, Wendi McLendon-Covey & More Round Out 'Status Update' Cast. Anthony. D'Alessandro. July 19, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. July 19, 2016. November 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108120603/https://deadline.com/2016/07/status-update-rob-riggle-famke-janssen-wendi-mclendon-covey-cast-voltage-pictures-1201788809/. live.
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