Cynthia Erivo defied the laws of vocal gravity at the end of Wicked, when her character Elphaba lets out a passionate riff to conclude the "Defying Gravity" number. The riff has since gone viral, with fans constantly attempting the difficult belt on social media - and to Erivo's face,

“Poor Cynthia Erivo ” might seem like an odd thing to think about a Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated superstar whose film Wicked is edging its way toward billion-dollar box office returns. But if I had to suffer through civilians singing my own meme-making vocal runs back at me in public, I might be willing to trade it all back.

I’m still trying to figure out how to [react]," the Oscar nominee said during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Taking a brief break from the enchanted land of Oz, Erivo visited “ Jimmy Kimmel Live ” on Tuesday. During the segment, Kimmel asked about the actor’s legendary “ war cry ” riff from the film’s hit song, “Defying Gravity.” Kimmel was curious if fans imitate the “war cry” at her.

There’s a new way to greet Cynthia Erivo — singing the “war cry” of Defying Gravity! During the actress’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on January 27, she revealed how people “randomly” start singing the riff of the popular song ever since Wicked’s release.

Cynthia Erivo shares how fans try to recreate her iconic battle cry from 'Defying Gravity' without even introducing themselves.