Wendi Anne McLendon-Covey (born October 10, 1969 in Bellflower, California) is an American actress, comedienne, writer and producer. She is known for her role as Rita in comedy "Bridesmaids" (2011), and as Beverly Goldberg in the ABC sitcom, "The Goldbergs" (2013–present). McLendon-Covey was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series in 2014 for her role in The Goldbergs. She also starred in the movies "What to Expect When You're Expecting" (2012), "The Single Moms Club" (2014), "Blended" (2014), and "Think Like a Man Too" (2014).