showbiz calendar, but it seems even the Cannes Film Festival can't escape the latest dreary spring weather.
Just days after celebrities attending the TV BAFTAs in London were marred by windy weather ruining their perfect looks, it seems the 2013 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony has been blighted by rain.
Leonardo DiCaprio was even among the A List guests who were left drenched and clutching umbrellas on Wednesday night as they made their way across the sodden red carpet.
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Little bit wet then! Leonardo DiCaprio managed to still have a smile on his face as he addressed the crowds in the pouring weather
Raincheck: The cast of The Great Gatsby huddled up as the heavens opened on Wednesday
He appeared in good spirits as he greeted the crowds, some of whom had surprisingly camped out since Sunday to grab a glimpse of their favourite stars.
But as the event continued, so did the outpouring of rain, with stars including Carey Mulligan, Freida Pinto, Nicole Kidman and Georgia MAy Jagger all needing helpers to hold umbrellas over them.
And Leonardo's Great Gatsby co-star Carey Mulligan experienced the difficulty of trying to remain glamorous in torrential rain.
Pouring down: Nicole had earlier told the Daily Mail she didn't mind the weather, and even laughed as she looked up at the sky with an umbrella over her head during the red carpet arrivals
The actress 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.
New look: Nicole Kidman, who is on the Cannes Film Festival Jury, showed off a new hair style as she arrived for The Great Gatsby screening
Keeping dry: Despite the downpour, Leonardo didn't seem to mind the lashings of rain as he turned up to see his movie The Great Gatsby open the 2013 festival
No sunshine today: Carey Mulligan, who stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby, looked up to the sky as she tried to shield herself from the rain under her large umbrella
'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.
Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman said the storms that soaked the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet didn't bother her.
'It's only rain. It's pouring out there but I love the rain. I love it,' she told the Daily Mail.
Rain, rain, go away: DiCaprio received huge applause when he arrived at Wednesday night's Opening Ceremony dressed in his suit as the rain poured down more and more
No umbrella holder: The actor was happy to protect himself from the wet weather as he made his way past other stars posing for pictures during proceedings
Gentleman: Leonardo passed his umbrella to Elizabeth Debicki happy to stand in the rain as he protected her designer gown
Watch the dress! Carey Mulligan clutched on to her umbrella as she tried to shield her couture Dior frock from any stray rain drizzles
Photo opp: Leonardo was the man of the night as The Great Gatsby took over Cannes for the evening
Don't fret, Carey: Mulligan looked concerned about the weather as she desperately tried to protect her designer frock and perfectly applied make-up
'We complain when we don't get any. I can handle a rain shower', the actress said as she ascended the red carpet looking simply stunning in a gown created for her by Dior .
She matched her dress with pink patent shoes. Julianne Moore, also in Dior, braved the downpour.
As stars arrived at the foot of the red carpet they were greeted by brigades of ushers holding black golf umbrellas.
Ignoring it: Most of the stars didn't seem to mind the downpour and still ensured they greeted fans and posed for the all important pictures
Protected: Joel Edgerton and Baz Luhrmann also attended the Opening Ceremony and The Great Gatsby Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere
Where's the sun? Model Cindy Crawford looked immaculate in her dress but was forced to carry the train so it didn't drag along the wet floor as she walked past lavish yachts
Still pouting: Georgia May Jagger didn't let the rain stop her from looking immaculate as several men helped her avoid a wardrobe malfunction the rain
They were escorted to a covered area of the carpet to pose for photographers but they had to sashay up the steps with nothing overhead to protect them.
And Frieda Pinto also tried to ignore the rain as she stunned with her entrance.
The 28-year old actress had to dive under an umbrella to protect her Gucci coral silk chiffon halter gown on the soaking wet red carpet on Wednesday.
The umbrella brigade: The stars tried to keep up their smiles as they posed for group shots and ignored the downpour on the French Riviera
You still look good, Leo: DiCaprio patted his wet hair down as they hurried across the red carpet hoping to get some dry time during the screening
Making her entrance: Nicole Kidman looked gorgeous and in high spirits as she walked along while being protected from the rain under an umbrella from a helper
Rainy days: A steward keeps Frieda protected as she heads towards the screening
Wearing embellished shoes that peeped out from beneath her voluminous skirt, Frieda wasn't the only star suffering under the rain clouds.
The cast of The Great Gatsby huddled together as the heavens opened on the star-studded gathering.
Luckily for Freida, her dark brown locks were threaded into plaits and pulled away and up of her face that would hopefully stand against the wet weather.
The hairdo also allowed her Chopard earrings to dangle in full glory from her ears.
Mimicking the opulence of that detailed in F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novella, Frieda had certainly picked the right occasion for this outfit.
Billowing: Frieda sashayed down the red carpet at the Theatre Lumiere on Wednesday
Bold: Frieda Pinto wore a vibrant pink gown to the Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony and screening of The Great Gatsby
Intricate: The actress's hair had been pulled up into a plaited 'do which showed off her Chopard earrings
As one of L'Oreal's brand ambassadors it's no wonder Frieda opted for such an intricate updo and glowing make-up look.
But she's also flying the flag for another important issue, that of female education in developing countries.
The actress is one of several narrators in the new documentary Girl Rising, and credits another woman for doing their bit for the women of the third world: 'I think Hillary Clinton has been such a powerful force for this movement.
Lady of the night: Carey Mulligan stunned in her blush pink couture Dior gown with red lips and sleek platinum blonde hair as she awaited the screening of her film, The Great Gatsby
Flashing the flesh: Carey gave a hint of side boob as she joined her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, who received a large applause from the waiting crowds
Glamorous: Frieda's show-stopping outfit certainly fitted The Great Gatsby occasion
'At this year’s Women in the World Summit, she said women’s rights are still human rights, and we must seize this moment for change. But we all know that change can only happen if we move into action.
'With an inspirational leader like Clinton giving this cause her full support, we need to feel responsible enough to make the most of it,' she said at the Washington screening of the documentary.
The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blockbuster, if stormy start, as Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby opened on a soggy French Riviera.
Model entrances: Catwalk stars Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger lead the glamour as they arrive on the red carpet for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony on Wednesday night
Causing a stir: Cara Delevingne, 20, had all eyes on her as she made her way along the red carpet as if it were her catwalk on Wednesday evening at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere
Looking windswept! Cara looks like she may be feeling the cold as in her lace gown - the red carpet was sodden by the end of the star studded parade
Amid heavy rain, dancing flappers flocked down the Cannes red carpet Wednesday night, bringing a touch of the Jazz Age to the Croisette. Gatsby stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire helped give the festival's opening day a strong dose of star power.
At the opening ceremony, DiCaprio, joined by his Gatsby co-star, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, declared the 66th Cannes officially begun.
Over the next 12 days, dozens of the world's most artistically ambitious films will premiere on Cannes' global stage. But Wednesday was a day for blockbusters - both the big-budget Gatsby and Hollywood's most accomplished director of spectacle: Steven Spielberg.
Blending in: Georgia May, meanwhile, opted for scarlet red as she smouldered for the cameras in matching rouge lipstick
Stealing the show: Georgia cuddled up to Cindy Crawford and Eva Cavalli as they showed off their glamorous styles ready for the big film screening to kick off proceedings for the festival
Spielberg is serving as jury president at this year's Cannes. His presence here is a rarity (he's had films at Cannes before, including E.T. and Sugarland Express, but never had a movie in competition), and he was received like a visiting head of state, a king of cinema.
The Lincoln director received a standing ovation at the opening ceremony and was serenaded with a performance of Miss Celie's Blues from his 1985 film, The Color Purple.
He heads the jury that will decide the prestigious Palme d'Or, given to one of the 20 competing films, with entries ranging from the Coen brothers (Llewyn Davis), Alexander Payne (Nebraska) and Steven Soderbergh (Behind the Candelabra).
In the purple: Julianne Moore opted for a larger gown in a lilac coloured satin, while she wore silver strappy heels and her hair worn down and sleek
Stunners: Naomie Harris glittered in her gown, while Isla Fisher opted for daring red and Freida Pinto looked ravishing in her hot pink halterneck frock as they all rubbed shoulders
This year's jury is an intimidating, starry bunch, including Nicole Kidman, Ang Lee and Christoph Waltz.
'Everyone sits in judgment of us, Spielberg said. So it's our turn.'
Luhrmann's 3-D adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is this year's festival opener, a choice that surprised many since the film opened last week in North America. Cannes typically takes precedence over release schedules, but Gatsby sails to the Croisette after a robust weekend haul of $51.1 million.
After Luhrmann noted in a news conference that the film had pushed Fitzgerald's novel to the top of the bestseller list (selling more copies in a week than in the author's lifetime), DiCaprio added with a grin: 'And a little film adaptation is doing quite well at the box office.'
Standing out: Solange Knowles made her mark in a flowing beige see-through gown as the cameras flashed in full force
But while Gatsby is getting a victory lap on the Cannes' red carpet, it comes to the festival with the sting of mixed reviews. Many film critics have taken issue with the movie's stylistic flourishes.
'I knew that would come,' said Luhrmann, noting Fitzgerald's 1925 novel was also initially received poorly. 'I just care that people are going out and seeing it. I really am so moved by that.'
Gatsby plays out of competition at the festival, but Spielberg should have his hands full with a slate lacking any obvious favorite. Internationally-respected filmmakers like Roman Polanski (Venus in Fur), Asghar Farhadi (The Past) and Jim Jarmusch (Only Lovers Left Alive) are to premiere their films in competition.
Every year, the Cannes jury president is psychoanalyzed to help predict the Palme d'Or winner. This year is no different, with onlookers guessing that Spielberg will either gravitate toward the kind of warm-hearted films he's best known for, or seek to deliberately contradict that assumption with a more audacious choice.
The international jury also includes Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, Japanese director Naomi Kawase, French actor Daniel Auteuil and Bollywood star Vidya Balan.
'I'm going to have to look at the Sidney Lumet film 12 Angry Men, again as a tutorial to prepare myself for the final day of deliberation,' Spielberg said with a smile.
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