Ruth Negga Wears Valentino at the Palm Springs Film Festival

On one hand: She is so gorgeous, and I am also REALLY TIRED of complaining about Sheer Things, so...maybe I just let this go. She's lovely. Her lipstick is steller. Sure, the dress would be better -- to my mind -- if it were lined, but perhaps this is a battle I need to surrender.

Ruth Negga Wears Valentino at the Palm Springs Film Festival

It IS hard for me to be like, "yes, granny panties and a fancy screendoor was your best play here," but...you know. Maybe the time to be arguing this is past. She IS fantastically good-looking. Is not the New Year the time to let go of old grudges????

Ruth Negga Wears Valentino at the Palm Springs Film Festival

Maybe.

Ruth Negga Opts for Valentino at the Palm Springs Film Festival

As ever, we have notes.