Wendi Anne McLendon-Covey (born October 10, 1969) is an American actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is best known for her roles as Deputy Clementine Johnson in the Comedy Central series Reno 911! (2003–2008), as Liz on CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement (2010–2013) and as Beverly Goldberg in the ABC comedy series The Goldbergs (2013–present). In film, McLendon-Covey is best known for her role as Rita in the 2011 comedy film Bridesmaids.