Cynthia Erivo reveals she has synesthesia and Jennifer Lawrence reacts hilariously

Cynthia Erivo, the award-winning singer and actress, was in the middle of explaining her unique experience with synesthesia when Jennifer Lawrence decided to have a little fun. Erivo had been describing how certain sounds evoke colours in her mind, a fascinating trait that lets her “see” music in ways most people cannot.

But before she could dive too deep into her explanation, Lawrence jumped in, mimicking a piano note and asking, “What colour is this?” The room erupted in laughter as Erivo paused, trying to maintain her composure while thinking about how to respond to Lawrence’s playful challenge.

Lawrence didn’t hold back, singing different notes and pretending to make Erivo guess each colour. Erivo laughed along, her expression a mix of amusement and mock frustration. It was a rare glimpse of the two stars enjoying a completely unscripted, spontaneous moment. Fans watching couldn’t get enough of the back-and-forth, with many noting that Lawrence’s antics turned a serious, almost scientific discussion into pure comedy gold.

Despite the playful interruption, Erivo still managed to share insights about her condition, explaining that synesthesia allows her to connect emotionally with music in ways that are hard to describe to those who don’t experience it. Lawrence, for her part, kept the energy high, making the audience feel like they were witnessing a private, behind-the-scenes interaction between two friends who clearly enjoy teasing each other.

By the end of the moment, both stars were laughing uncontrollably, with Erivo admitting that Lawrence’s guesses were “completely unpredictable” but somehow charming. The interaction has since been widely shared, celebrated for its humour and for showing two major stars being completely themselves in a relaxed, candid setting.