Why are people 'holding space' for Wicked? What's behind the viral moment
What does holding space mean and what does it have to do with Wicked? We asked the author who helped popularize the term.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande had 'no idea' what 'holding space' meant in awkward viral Wicked interview
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have revealed that they were just as confused as the rest of us by that awkward 'holding space' moment in their viral 'Wicked' interview: 'I didn't know what any part of it meant.
Ariana Grande on Viral ‘Holding Space' Interview: ‘I Definitely Didn't Understand What Was Happening'
Singer and Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo discuss the oft-meme'd press junket moment and the finger-tapping in a new video interview
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo finally address viral 'holding space' Wicked interview
Last month, ahead of the cinematic release of Wicked, the film's two leading ladies Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were travelling the globe giving press interviews in order to promote it. Eventually, they sat down with journalist Tracey E. Gilchrist, who works for LGBTQ+ magazine Out.
‘Wicked’ stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo admit they were lost during goofy ‘holding space’ interview that still has internet puzzled
The stars of the hit movie "Wicked" have finally addressed their strangest interview moment from a pre-release press tour loaded with awkward viral clips.
Ariana Grande explains the viral 'holding space' moment with Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande created social media’s new favorite meme during an interview with journalist Tracy Gilchrist as they promoted their movie musical, "Wicked."
Nobody in That Room Knew What Holding Space for ‘Defying Gravity’ Meant
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were just as confused as we were during the now-memed “ Holding space for ‘Defying Gravity ’” interview. “I didn’t know what any part of it meant,” Grande said to Variety.
Ariana Grande Reacts to Viral ‘Holding Space’ “Wicked ”Interview Meme: ‘I Didn’t Know What Any Part of It Meant’
Erivo responded emotionally, saying, “I didn't know that was happening," before Grande gently held her costar's finger and long fingernail and tapped it in support. Fans quickly reposted and recreated the moment on social media following the exchange.
Are you holding space for all these ‘Defying Gravity’ Wicked memes?
The phrase “holding space” in the context of the Wicked song “Defying Gravity” comes from Out Magazine reporter Tracey E. Gilchrist as she interviewed Erivo and Ariana Grande during the press tour. “I’ve seen, this week, people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that,” she said. “And feeling power in that.”
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Finally Explain Their Side of the ‘Holding Space’ Interview (EXCLUSIVE)
While being interviewed with “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo explained being part of the awards season meme.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 4 Golden Globe Nominations
The Universal blockbuster made history on Thanksgiving weekend by becoming the top-grossing Broadway musical adaptation of all time.
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