Are You ‘Holding Space’ for the ‘Wicked: Part One’ Finale?
Part One’ cliffhanger ending—and its powerful extension of the song “Defying Gravity”—provide some rationale behind a viral meme.
Journalist Behind That 'Wicked' 'Holding Space' Interview Tries To Explain What That Means
Tracy Gilchrist went viral last week for her comment about the song "Defying Gravity" during an interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
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.”
Viral ‘Wicked’ journalist reveals what ‘holding space’ means — and she’s already looking to cash in on ‘wild’ backlash
Gilchrist, who has been mocked by the internet for creating the completely nonsensical now-viral phrase, told Variety on Monday that the interview was conducted a day and a half after the Nov. 5 presidential election, and that she went into the sit-down with “sincere” intentions.
Behind the meme: Why "Wicked" fans are "holding space" for "Defying Gravity"
The internet has been inundated with a press tour moment from the film "Wicked" that's been memed around the world: Actress Cynthia Erivo, overcome with emotion, shares she's stunned to hear people have been taking lyrics from the "Wicked" song "Defying Gravity" and "really holding space with that.
‘Wicked’—Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Holding Space’ Meme, Explained
A viral clip from the ‘Wicked’ press tour featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande sparked many memes — here’s how it started and how it evolved.
Why are people “holding space” for Defying Gravity? Wicked meme explained
Fans are “holding space” for the Wicked song Defying Gravity online as part of a new viral meme that has taken over the internet.
Are you holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity?'
Needless to say "holding space" has become the phrase du jour on platforms like X and Bluesky, where posters are imagining characters like Carrie Bradshaw to Don Corleon holding space for "Defying Gravity." They are even using it in completely different contexts like, "hey a bunch of us are outside holding space for cigarettes if you wanna join."
Journalist Who Sparked ‘Holding Space’ Wicked Meme Responds To Her New-Found Internet Fame
The press tour for Wicked has been quite a doozy, with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo constantly breaking the internet with viral moments. Recently, the popular duo alongside a journalist have become the subjects of a new meme following a bizarre interaction they had during a junket. The reporter has since responded to her new-found fame.
Are you ‘holding space' for ‘Defying Gravity'? Here's what the concept actually means, from a psychologist
A recent interview with “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande spurred discussion on what the phrase “holding space” really means.
Reporter Reacts to Wicked Interview Going Viral, Explains What 'Holding Space' Means
In an interview with Variety, journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist opened up about the viral moment from her Wicked interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and broke down the definition of "holding space.
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Why are people 'holding space' for Defying Gravity? The viral Wicked meme explained
The holding space meme from Wicked goes viral as fans humorously connect with the empowering Defying Gravity song.
Wicked, Gladiator II, Taylor Swift and the joy of 'holding space' for monoculture
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