Wendy Anne McLendon-Covey (born October 10, 1969, known professionally as Wendi McLendon-Covey) is an American actress, writer, producer and comedian.  She began her career in the improvisational Comedy Central series Reno 911!, starring as Deputy Clementine Johnson from 2003–08. She also had the lead role in the Lifetime short-lived comedy Lovespring International (2006). From 2010 to 2013, she had a recurring role on CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement.  After a breakout performance in the 2011 com