Denzel Washington showed his generous side on Tuesday when he left a restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Clearly already in the festive spirit the 63-year-old actor, who was with his family, gave a hefty tip to one of the valet staff at Madeo.

The Training Day star had a $100 bill folded up ready to hand to the valet when he left the eatery with some leftovers in hand.

Big spender! Denzel Washington tips valet 100 dollar bill

Big tipper: Denzel Washington generously gave a valet person $100 as he left Madeo restaurant in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night

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Festive cheer: Denzel, 63, was leaving the restaurant with family and had the $100 bill folded in his hand ready

Denzel kept it casual in a dark blue tracksuit, sneakers and a New York Yankees cap.

Generous: Waiting photographers caught the moment the actor handed over the cash

He was accompanied by his family including his son John David Washington, 34, who stars in BlacKkKlansman.

In a recent interview the family man – who has been married to wife Pauletta since 1983 – said he would break the backs of anyone who messes with his daughter.

The actor’s daughter Olivia has moved into the movie business and speaking about her burgeoning career in relation to the MeToo movement, Denzel had a warning for anyone considering harassing the up-and-coming 27-year-old star.

Asked whether Hollywood has changed in light of last year’s sex scandal, Denzel said: ‘I hope so. I think there are just more rules in place. Time will tell on this one but it’s good right now.’

Family night: The Training Day star kept it casual in a dark blue tracksuit and sneakers with Yankees cap

The Academy Award-winning actor feels like the industry has become a safer place for women since news of the sex scandal first emerged.

But he warned other people in the business not to ‘mess’ with his daughter.

Asked if he feels Olivia is safeguarded as a young women in the industry, Denzel – who also has kids Katia, 31, and Malcolm, 27 – told The i newspaper: ‘Yes, plus I will break somebody’s back if they mess around with my daughter. Let that be the message to put out there. Their back will be broken.’

Longtime love: Denzel has been married to wife Pauletta since 1983. They are pictured in 2017 at the 89th Oscars

Despite being one of the movie industry’s best-known stars, Denzel admitted his life could have easily taken a very different turn.

The actor spent a sizeable part of his teenage years around three friends – one of whom died of Aids and two who spent time in prison – but his mother and a high school counsellor helped to steer him onto the right path.

He recalled: ‘Charles, Roy and Carl were in the same grade as me at school and my mother could see where it was heading.

‘My counsellor in high school said, “He’s a smart kid – get him out of here” and they were right. I would have ended up with them.’

The couple have four children, John, 34, Olivia, 37, Malcolm, 27, and Katia, 31