Mariska Hargitay Stuns in New Makeup-Free Selfies While Battling the Common Cold

She's recovering thanks to a friend's sweet surprise gift!

Mariska Hargitay is taking a well-deserved break as she recovers from a common cold

But even when's he's under the weather, she still looks as beautiful as ever in new selfies posted on Instagram.

In the photos, a stunning, bare-faced Hargitay posed with a jar of homemade chicken noodle soup, with the final image revealing that it was a gift from actress and close friend Ali Wentworth.

Hargitay explained in the caption, "#ThatFeelingWhen #You'reDownForTheCount with the #Rhinovirus #TheCommonCold and @therealaliwentworth drops off not one, but FOUR jars of piping hot #HomemadeChickenSoup #TLC #FierceFemaleFriendships #WomenSupportingWomen," adding quite a few more hashtags thanking Wentworth and praising their friendship.

Wentworth replied to Hargitay's kind words of thanks in the comments, writing, "When you’re down, I’m down… feel better! #romanticfriendship."

Wentworth and Hargitay have been friends for years, and Wentworth, whose husband is ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, even appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2015.

Earlier this year, when Hargitay appeared as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, Wentworth shocked the Law & Order: SVU star by showing up with a cake to celebrate Hargitay's birthday on Jan. 23.

Hargitay posted about the surprise on Instagram, writing, "Absolutely NO FUN was had on the @thedrewbarrymoreshow. It wasn’t THE BEST TIME EVER OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. It wasn’t the most loving fun-filled #GirlFest full of cake and surprises. Thank you @drewbarrymore for the real and heartfelt conversation full of so much love. #SurpriseGuest @therealaliwentworth brought the #CarnivalOfFun #BirthdayLove."

Along with Wentworth, Hargitay also received comments full of support from other friends and her fans on her Instagram post.

Betty Buckley, who plays Trial Division Chief Lorraine Maxwell in Law & Order: SVU and shares scenes with Hargitay, commented, "Oh, Mariska, so sorry you’re feeling bad. Sending much love & prayers for your speedy recovery. ❤️❤️❤️❤️."

Another costar, Ryan Buggle, who plays Hargitay's son Noah on the long-running crime show, also left an adorable message, writing, "Feel better fast! ❤️ we're overdue for some hugs!"

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