Emmy Rossum shows her angelic side in billowy blue dress as she gives a homeless man a handout 

By Jennifer Pearson For Dailymail.com

Published: 01:57 EST, 25 March 2016 | Updated: 06:08 EST, 25 March 2016

Emmy Rossum is best known these days for playing the Shameless tough-talker in the Showtime series.

The 29-year-old actress proved she can be quite angelic too as she gave a handout to a homeless man in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday.

Emmy certainly looked like a vision, Bohemian style, while clad in a dark blue paisley printed maxi-dress with long, loose sleeves, V-neck and a fluttering hemline.

Angel: Emmy Rossum helped out a homeless man in Beverly Hills by giving him some dollar bills on Thursday

Angel: Emmy Rossum helped out a homeless man in Beverly Hills by giving him some dollar bills on Thursday

She was just visiting a local convenience store to purchase a couple of cold beverages that appeared to be bottled water and a regular Coke.

When she emerged from the store, Emmy made a beeline across the street towards the unfortunate man sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk.

She handed him a cluster of bills before making her way back across the street, squinting in the bright sunshine as she went.

On a mission: The 29-year-old actress popped into a store for a couple of cold beverages when she spied the unfortunate man sitting across the street

On a mission: The 29-year-old actress popped into a store for a couple of cold beverages when she spied the unfortunate man sitting across the street

Happy-go-lucky: Emmy seemed quite pleased with herself as she clutched her bottled drinks and money
Happy-go-lucky: Emmy seemed quite pleased with herself as she clutched her bottled drinks and money

Happy-go-lucky: Emmy seemed quite pleased with herself as she clutched her bottled drinks and money

Emmy's hair was a mass of curls bound in a bun at the back of her head, and tinted shades covered her eyes.

It's no wonder Emmy can relate to those less fortunate than herself - she plays quite the 'needy' one on cable television.

Emmy admits that her Shameless character Fiona tends to jump from relationship to relationship, man to man, due to a serious lack of parenting.

Here you are: The generous star was more than glad to help the individual 

Here you are: The generous star was more than glad to help the individual 

'It’s true - having not had a father, she is needy for that constant physical touch,' Emmy told TVLine.

'I understand that need and that fear of being alone. She has a huge abandonment issue, too.'

In Sunday's episode, Fiona is headed towards her second wedding and her delinquent dad Frank (William H. Macy) insists he wants to help out.

On with the show: Emmy must be happy that Shameless - her show on Showtime - has been picked up for a seventh season

On with the show: Emmy must be happy that Shameless - her show on Showtime - has been picked up for a seventh season

 

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