Actress Renee Zellweger became a favorite with the paparazzi today after buying a photographer a $100 Starbucks gift card.

The photographer spotted a parking attendant doing his rounds as he was waiting for Renee to come out of Starbucks after a shopping trip in Santa Monica. The pap quickly dropped coins into her meter to make sure she didn't get a ticket.

A witness told WENN:

"Renee was so grateful when she realised what the pap had done and she turned around, went back into Starbucks and returned with a gift card for him."

How sweet! First, who knew the paps could be so kind to the stars they stalk? lol! And how nice of Renee to show her appreciation - she could have just driven off without acknowledging it. Kudos to them both!

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