PHOTOS: Renee Zellweger Keeps it Under Wraps for Cover Shoot

The heat and humidity may be sweltering for most people in Manhattan, so why was Renee Zellweger all wrapped up in a big blanket earlier today?

The Oscar-winner was being shuttled around for an upcoming Elle cover shoot and the black cloak was needed to keep the actress from revealing too much for the paparazzi.

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