Leonardo DiCaprio is among the stars left drenched on the sodden red carpet as the Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony is hit by rain
By HANNA FLINT
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It's hailed as one of the most glamorous events in the 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.
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.
She brought the beauty of India to the Cannes Film Festival, but it looked the monsoon season came along with Frieda Pinto too.
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
Wearing embellished shoes that peeped out from beneath her voluminous skirt, Frieda wasn't the only star suffering under the rain clouds.
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
Rainy days: A steward keeps Frieda protected as she heads towards the screening
The cast of The Great Gatsby huddled together as the heavens opened on the star-studded gathering.
Luckily for Frieda, 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.
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.
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