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WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY: Finding Comedic Gold, Fighting for Bridesmaids & Ups and Downs on Goldbergs

Jan 28, 2025

Wendi McLendon-Covey, an actress known for her roles in Bridesmaids and The Goldbergs, shares her journey through the comedy landscape. She reveals how close she was to quitting acting before landing crucial roles and discusses her fierce battle to secure her place in Bridesmaids. Wendi also reflects on the decade spent filming The Goldbergs, the challenges of improvisation, and her insights on navigating mental health in a competitive industry. Her candid anecdotes highlight resilience and the joy of creative collaboration.

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Quick takeaways

Wendi McLendon-Covey discusses how embracing her identity and experiences shaped her authentic comedic voice and storytelling in performances.

She emphasizes the significance of collaboration and improvisation among actors to create genuine moments of laughter and impactful storytelling.

McLendon-Covey opens up about her mental health challenges within the entertainment industry, advocating for open communication and self-care practices.

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Exploring Identity Through Comedy

Wendy McClendon-Covey shares her journey as an actress and comedian, highlighting the importance of embracing one's identity and experiences. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up, such as feeling like an outsider in high school where social cliques dominated. Despite this, she found solace in storytelling and acting, which allowed her to express herself authentically. McClendon-Covey emphasizes the power of comedy as a tool for connection and self-acceptance, encouraging others to pursue their passions regardless of societal expectations.

Intro

4min

Navigating Skincare and Success

14min

Confidence and Entrepreneurship: Embracing Self-Image While Navigating Tax and Business Solutions

4min

Journey Through Improvisation

12min

Diverse Conversations on Drag, Hair Care, and Children's Literature

4min

Career Reflections and Creative Journey

15min

Pride in Creative Choices and Engaging Promotions

3min

Navigating Comedy, Emotion, and Mental Health

13min

Navigating New Beginnings in Comedy and Personal Growth

2min

10.

Wisdom, Gratitude, and Prime Benefits

4min

Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs, St. Denis Medical) joins us this week for a fun and candid conversation about her experience in this industry and the insatiable workaholic tendencies that have contributed to her success when her back was against the wall. Wendi shares the joy of working on the improv fueled Reno 911! and how she was about to quit acting before landing the audition. We also talk about how she fought to land her hilarious role on Bridesmaids, the ups and downs during her decade on The Goldbergs, and the worst part of performing improv.

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