The riff has since gone viral, with fans constantly attempting the difficult belt on social media — and to Erivo’s face, apparently. The superstar, who is an Oscar away from becoming the youngest EGOT member, joined Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, where the host asked her if people have sang the “war cry” to her in person.

“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!'

Cynthia Erivo shared some funny fan encounters she has had since the blockbuster release Wicked. The actress joked that people “randomly” serenade her with the song Defying Gravity!

Cynthia Erivo may be casting spells with her performance in the movie “Wicked,” but fans are still finding ways to take her by surprise. Taking a brief break from the enchanted land of Oz, Erivo visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday.

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