“I Could Have Gone ‘Bluururrrgh’”: Jennifer Lawrence Turns Her Biggest Fear Into a Viral Triumph with One Cher Impression

When Jennifer Lawrence said she could “go bluururrrgh” and still reach number one, the world laughed — and then proved her right. The Oscar-winning actress, known for her blend of charm and irreverence, turned her biggest fear — singing in public — into a global viral moment after delivering a spot-on Cher impression that trended worldwide.

From Fear to Fun: The Comic-Con Moment

The now-iconic exchange took place in July 2015 during a Comic-Con special episode of Conan, hosted by Conan O’Brien. Lawrence appeared alongside her Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth to promote the final film in the franchise.

For years, Lawrence has been open about her discomfort with singing. She has described it as her “biggest fear in the entire world,” a vulnerability that became public after her haunting rendition of “The Hanging Tree” in Mockingjay – Part 1 unexpectedly became a global hit. The song, written by Suzanne Collins and James Newton Howard, reached number one on the charts in the U.S., U.K., and several other countries — something Lawrence admitted both thrilled and terrified her.

“I can’t sing,” she once joked. “That was the worst day of my life — I cried on set.”

“If I Had Gone ‘Bluururrrgh’…”

During the Conan interview, O’Brien teased Lawrence about her accidental chart-topping success, leading to one of the most memorable celebrity quotes of the decade.

“First of all,” Lawrence quipped, “if I had gone ‘bluururrrgh, Hunger Games*, it would have reached number one.’”

The audience erupted in laughter — and co-star Josh Hutcherson seized the moment, asking her to sing something she actually enjoyed. Without missing a beat, Lawrence broke into a spontaneous impression of Cher, performing part of the diva’s 1998 hit “Believe.”

What started as a joke quickly became an uncanny — and hilarious — recreation of Cher’s famous autotuned vibrato, complete with hand gestures and dramatic flair.

The Viral Explosion

The clip of Lawrence’s performance spread at lightning speed. Within hours, it hit number one on YouTube’s trending list and dominated Twitter feeds around the world.

Media outlets were unanimous in their praise, calling the moment “delightful,” “pitch-perfect comedy,” and “proof that Lawrence can turn fear into charm.” Fans shared memes, mashups, and even remixes of her “bluururrrgh” remark and Cher impression, cementing it as one of the most replayed celebrity interview clips of 2015.

The Power of Humor and Authenticity

In a career built as much on authenticity as acting, the “Cher moment” exemplified why Jennifer Lawrence remains a fan favorite. Rather than hide her fear, she leaned into it — and made it funny. What could have been an awkward exchange instead became a global celebration of self-awareness and humor.

By exaggerating her weakness, Lawrence reminded audiences that vulnerability can be powerful — and that laughter, not perfection, is often the key to connection.

As one entertainment columnist wrote at the time, “Only Jennifer Lawrence could turn a fear of singing into the internet’s favorite duet with Cher.”

A Viral Legacy

Years later, fans still revisit the clip as one of the quintessential Jennifer Lawrence moments — raw, spontaneous, and irresistibly funny. It stands as proof that even an offhand joke, when delivered with sincerity and self-deprecation, can become a worldwide phenomenon.

In her own words, Lawrence summed it up best: “I could’ve gone ‘bluururrrgh’ — and people still would’ve listened. That’s the power of The Hunger Games.”

And maybe, just a little, the power of Jennifer Lawrence herself.