Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan looked every inch the golden couple as they graced the red carpet at the Cannes Opening Ceremony.
Carey looked stunning in a plunging pink satin gown and the 27-year-old actress teased her long blonde hair out of its trademark bun for the prestigious opening performance.
Unsurprisingly all eyes were on the actress, even her co-star Leonardo couldn't keep his eyes off the blonde, who showed off a little side-boob in the backless Dior gown.
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Looking lovely! Carey Mulligan looks stunning in the plunging pink gown
Carey was hit on the head by an umbrella as she prepared to walk the red carpet.
Several men with umbrellas crowded around her limo to keep her dry as she walked the few steps from the vehicle to the sodden red carpet.
On the dry section of carpet Carey posed with her leading men Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.
Simply stunning! Carey Mulligan and Leo DiCaprio are the golden couple on the red carpet in Cannes
Stunning in satin! Carey shields herself with an umbrella - she told the MailOnline she had earlier been hit in the face with one
'There were so many people around me as I got out of the car that I couldn't move and I got hit on the head by an umbrella.
'I suddenly went 'What the xxxx' and I didn't realise there was a tv camera in my face recording everything' she chuckled as she told the Daily Mail.
Even so, she still looked very pretty in a pink couture Dior gown.
Demure: Although the gown was decidedly demure Carey was revealing a slight side boob
Guests of honour! Leonardo and Carey greet guests as they arrive in Cannes
Isla Fisher wore a layered red silk dress from Oscar de la Renta.
Her husband Sasha Baron Cohen shielded her from some of the rain with an umbrella but he wasn't able to protect her from every drop.
DiCaprio certainly drew the loudest cheers from crowds many of whom had been camping out since Sunday night.
Demure in Doir! Carey opting for a slick of red lipstick which showed off her flawless skin to perfection
The wet carpet! Carey looks to the skies as she heads into the opening performance
Glamour: Carey shows off a slick new look with her long blonde hair
However, inside the Festival De Palais's grand auditorium it was Cannes Film Festival jury president Steven Spielberg who won tremendous applause with a sustained standing ovation.
The director was obviously bowled over by the reception.
'Wow, I never expected that', he told the audience.
Looking swish: The co-stars take some time out of posing to have a chat
The Great Gatsby is the opening performance so Carey and Leo had to look good
Nicole Kidman also drew warm applause and obvious approval for the Dior dress she wore.
Other judges included Ang Lee, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Auteuil, Lynne Ramsay, Cristian Mungiu, Vidya Balan and Naomi Kawase.
Other judges included Ang Lee, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Auteuil, Lynne Ramsay, Cristian Mungiu, Vidya Balan and Naomi Kawase.
Audrey Tatou was mistress of ceremonies for the festival opening.
After the opening show, which included a performance from singer Lana del Rey, the gala audience watched Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby in 3D.
Here he is! Leonardo looks dapper inside despite braving the rain in Cannes
Preened to perfection: Carey and Leo look like the perfect couple on the red carpet
Golden couple: Leonardo Di Caprio and Carey Mulligan made quite the dashing pair at a photo call for The Great Gatsby at Cannes film festival
His and hers: Leonardo and Carey were undoubtedly the biggest stars of the opening day
What a line-up: Carey, Tobey and Leo posed for pictures with Elizabeth Debicki, Baz Luhrmann, Isla Fisher, Joel Edgerton and Amitabh Bachchan
The blonde beauty teamed the outfit with a pair of black T-bar heels for a simple but sophisticated look.
She had her hair swept up and sported a small quiff.
Carey displayed minimal make-up, opting for a slick of eyeliner across her lids.
Getting it right in the style stakes: Isla Fisher looked lovely in a summery white dress by Dolce & Gabbana
Flash of colour: The 37-year-old actress, who plays Myrtle Wilson in the film, sported a slick of red lipstick across her pout
Film friends: Carey and Leonary joined Tobey Maguire and Baz Luhrmann at the photo call
Was it something he said? Carey was seen giggling as Baz whispered into her ear
The pair posed for pictures together alongside their colleagues on The Great Gatsby, which will open the 66th festival.
Leo, 38, looked dashing in a smart black suit with a crisp white shirt, opting to go without a tie.
The pair were seen chatting with director Baz Luhrmann and their co-star Tobey Maguire at the festival.
Calm before the storm: The photo call was just a taster of the show to come at the screening of the film on Wednesday night
Standing out: Baz opted for a powder blue jacket and a pair of jeans for the photo call
Interesting design: Carey sported a jumpsuit with a convex neckline for the shoot
Speaking out: The cast and crew took their seats to speak out about the film
Other stars of the films also joined the pair including Isla Fisher who looked stunning in a crisp white sundress with laser cut out detail, by Dolce & Gabanna.
The Fifties style frock nipped her in at the waist before falling to a modest length just below her knee.
The Australian beauty teamed the dress with bright red lips and wore peep toe black heels to create a monochrome look.
Flash Leo: The Hollywood superstar was the centre of attention as he posed for the cameras
A big hit: Leo will be hoping his turn in The Great Gatsby brings in an award at the festival
It's all in the eyes: DiCaprio got mesmerised by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki
Strutting power: Actor Joel Edgerton walked like a man on a mission in his cool cream suit
The film, directed by Luhrmann, made a $51.1million debut at the weekend's box office and it is set to be the toast of the film festival.
Leo stars in the title role as 1920s mystery millionaire Jay Gatsby, the latest Fitzgerald update co-stars Carey as his lost love and Tobey as the friend chronicling their doomed romance.
Nice suit: The Australian actor kept cool in his light cream colour two piece
Happy days: Joel received a warm welcome as he greeted a young child on the steps outside of a hotel
Making time for his fans: Leo stopped to sign autographs to patient fans
The special one: Nicole looked sublime in her tight fitting black dress as she walked up the stairs
Those are some serious sleeves: Nicole Kidman was seen at the photo call for The Palais des Festivals wearing a tight black dress with puff ball sleeves
While Leo and Carey were busy working the crowds, other celebrities were seen arriving into France ahead of the glitzy opening gala on Wednesday night.
Model of the moment Cara Delevingne seemed keen to show off her new lion finger tattoo as she breezed through Nice airport.
The Burberry model hinted at what she will be wearing at the gala, toting a bag by the British luxury label in her hand.
At the helm: Steven Spielberg arrived at the Palais des Festivals ready to begin his role as head of the jury
Members of the jury: From left, Daniel Auteuil, Nicole Kidman, and president Steven Spielberg made an odd trio
All together now: From left, jury members Lynne Ramsay, Ang Lee, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Auteuil, Vidya Balan, Christoph Waltz, Naomi Kawase and Cristian Mungiu will judge the films
She is the model of the moment: Cara Delevingne was seen arriving at Nice airport on Wednesday ahead of the opening gala
Wonder what she will be wearing: Cara toted around a Burberry dress bag
Tat's fierce: Cara showed off a lion design tattoo on her finger
Jetting in: Vanessa Paradis was seen arriving at the airport and was surrounded by security
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