Sarah Jessica Parker's Styles a Side Part Next to Queen Camilla

Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla at the New York Public Library.

THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: Smitten Farm manager Hunter Marek walks with Queen Camilla at Smitten Farm on the final day of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 30, 2026 in The Plains, Virginia. King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the nation's capital, New York City, and Virginia during the trip arranged to celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla and Mayor of Front Royal, Lori Athey Cockrell (L) watch a parade during the community block party on April 30, 2026 in Front Royal, Virginia. King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the nation's capital, New York City, and Virginia during the trip arranged to celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Aaron Chown-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Queen Camilla and King Charles III pose during a farewell ceremony at the White House on day four of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. In his first visit to the U.S. as the British monarch, King Charles III toured the nation's capital where he met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and addressed a joint meeting of Congress before traveling to New York City as part of a multi-day trip to mark the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Samir Hussein - Pool/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a cultural reception at Rockefeller Center during a state visit on April 29, 2026 in New York City. In his first visit to the U.S. as the British monarch, King Charles III toured the nation's capital where he met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and addressed a joint meeting of Congress before traveling to New York City as part of a multi-day trip to mark the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker‘s side part is getting the royal treatment.

The “Sex and the City” star sported the controversial style to a literacy event at the New York Public Library on Wednesday afternoon, where Queen Camilla delivered a Roo doll as part of her U.S. visit with King Charles. Parker was seen posing next to the United Kingdom’s queen consort, Anna Wintour and Anthony Marx, chief executive officer of the library, inside the city landmark; her hair a complex blend of dark brown and caramel with bleach blonde highlights.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Sarah Jessica Parker attends a literacy event with Queen Camilla at The New York Public Library during a state visit on April 29, 2026 in New York City. In his first visit to the U.S. as the British monarch, King Charles III toured the nation's capital where he met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and addressed a joint meeting of Congress before traveling to New York City as part of a multi-day trip to mark the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) — Sarah Jessica Parker inside the New York Public Library. Getty Images

An avid proponent of the side part, Parker combed her multidimensional color over the right side of her head, allowing the white sections of her hair to frame her face. Paired with a pale pink polka-dot sailor dress, her highlights were on full display. The movement, however, was subtle — only a few pieces in the top layer were curled, while the rest of her hair fell flat behind her back and in front of her shoulders.

It’s been a while since the actress last revived the Gen Z-detested hairdo. She was on a middle part streak for months, combing her wild waves in even sections for a string of red carpet appearances this past winter. Meanwhile, the color, crafted and kept by celebrity artist Serge Normant, has remained the same, with minor touch-ups and tweaks here and there.

(L-R) British-US fashion editor Anna Wintour, Anthony Marx, CEO of the New York Public Library and US actress Sarah Jessica Parker attend a literary engagement at New York Public Library on day three of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 29, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) — Anna Wintour, Anthony Marx and Sarah Jessica Parker inside the library. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Her side part on Wednesday harked back to the beauty trends of the 2010s, a pivotal time in the lives of many Gen Z-ers. And yet, few look fondly upon it. A simple search on TikTok today will generate a range of videos debating the degree of cheugy-ness, as well as pro-side part entrants swearing it’s the comeback style of the century. Parker and a handful of New York fashion designers certainly think so, Sandy Liang being one of them.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Sarah Jessica Parker reacts as she waits for the arrival of Queen Camilla at the New York Public Library on April 29, 2026 in New York City. In his first visit to the U.S. as the British monarch, King Charles III toured the nation's capital where he met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and addressed a joint meeting of Congress before traveling to New York City as part of a multi-day trip to mark the United States of America's 250th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Shannon Stapleton - Pool/Getty Images) — Sarah Jessica Parker on Wednesday. Getty Images

Notably, the designer sent models down her spring 2026 ready-to-wear runway with their hair split in two-thirds on one side. Styled with Peter Pan collars, fabric smocks and minimal makeup, the aesthetic evoked the modern-day Lower East Side Manhattan cool-girl, not the cast of Disney Channel circa 2010.

Sandy Laing Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week. — Sandy Laing spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week.

At Tory Burch that same season, trendsetters Alex Consani, Emily Ratajkowski and Paloma Elsesser boasted side parts so prominent that it looked as if they had cut bangs. Front pieces practically swept across their foreheads, Justin Bieber style. And then there was Brandon Maxwell, who used the polarizing hairdo to complement a sense of nostalgia stitched into the floral, plaid and fringe garments he created inspired by his Texan roots.