“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.

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,

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.

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

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

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, the British actress and singer, recently shared surprising fan encounters after Wicked success. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host asked if fans approach

Cynthia Erivo is often approached by fans in public toilets. The 38-year-old actress stars as Elphaba in the big screen adaptation of the musical 'Wicked' alongside Ariana Grande and has encountered those who have seen the film trying to recreate her character's famous "battle cry" from the end of the song 'Defying Gravity' without even introducing themselves first.

So why does it seem as if she might have been born to play the iconic Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” Jon M. Chu’s musical movie adaptation of author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 “Wizard of Oz” prequel novel and its 2003 Broadway musical?

If you chance upon Cynthia Erivo in the street, perhaps take a second before you launch into your best Elphaba impression. The Wicked star paid a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday evening, where the host asked her about the “war cry” she performs at the end of her signature song,