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Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph and Ellie Kemper got together to award original score and sound ― and McLendon-Covey said her phone was lighting up from people inquiring about her absence.So she hilariously spilled the reason on Instagram with a selfie of her bandage-wrapped face. “In response to some of the dms I’m getting: I had a neck lift last week because I’m tired of looking like a melting candle,” she wrote. “So I had to skip the Academy Awards. No drama. Everything is fine.” Coincidentally enough in the Oscars comedy bit the “Bridesmaids” alums did, Melissa McCarthy read a note among several that carried a passive aggressive tone. “You ladies look radiant,” the message said. “All the things you’ve done to your faces are very tasteful. Yours truly, Elle Fanning.”McLendon-Covey, also known for “St. Denis Medical” and “The Goldbergs” on TV, played one of the bridesmaids in the 2011 film, which was a. The movie earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for McCarthy and best original screenplay for Wiig and Annie Mumulo.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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