But really: Even Miranda Priestlya.k.a.Meryl Streepthinks so.

As did almost every A-lister who attended the 2023 Academy Museum Gala on December 3.

This would imply that yes, they’re black-tie-gala-approved.

Side Bangs Trend 2024 Meryl Streep Dua Lipa Keke Palmer

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Great mindsandredheadsthink alike, apparently.

They’re just begging to take an angled selfie with a digital camera.

Dua Lipa

Natasha Lyonne

Other stars modernized the classic style, pairing theirs with chic bluntbob haircutsand lobs.

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Meryl Streep

Saoirse Ronan

Eva Longoria

Once again, proof that the bob haircut can simply do no wrong.

(But IMO, neither can side bangs.)

Palmer and herfreshly dyed locksgave us a master class in voluminous, Old Hollywood waves.

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America Ferrara

At this rate 2024 just might be the year that skinny jeans make their red-carpet debut too.

Hear that, Meryl Streep?

We’re looking at you.

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Christina Ricci

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Dua Lipa

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Natasha Lyonne

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Saoirse Ronan

Eva Longoria side bangs

Eva Longoria

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

Chloë Grace Mortez

Chloë Grace Mortez

Keke Palmer side bangs

Keke Palmer