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.
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.
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.
There Have Been Dozens of ‘Wicked’ Interviews. Why Did This One Go Viral?
When a journalist asked the actress Cynthia Erivo about fans “holding space” for the movie’s signature song, a meme was born.
This wacky ‘Wicked’ interview about ‘holding space’ has perplexed the entire internet
At one point, star Cynthia Erivo clasped her hand to her chest, visibly emotionally bowled-over by her interviewer’s inscrutable assemblage of nouns and verbs.
Thank Goodness the ‘Holding Space’ Interviewer Doesn’t Get the Joke
It’s not for them.” Many of the cynics and haters were, in fact, queer people who did not understand, but she doesn’t need to know that. For once, the internet made a fun moment and nobody had their life ruined in the process.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
The Internet Is Holding Space for This ‘Defying Gravity’ ‘Wicked’ Meme
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's response to a reporter saying people are 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity' lyrics from 'Wicked' has gone viral.
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.
Journalist explains her viral 'holding space' comment with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been doing a lot of press for the release of Wicked, but there's one interview moment that has left people scratching their heads. The two stars who play Glinda and Elphaba in the film adaptation held hands when interviewed by Out’s Tracy E Gilchrist who made a viral comment about "holding space".
These “Holding Space For ‘Defying Gravity'” Memes Are Wickedly Funny
Following the 'Wicked' press interview seen all over the internet, these hilarious "holding space for 'Defying Gravity'" memes are taking over social media.
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Tracy E. Gilchrist also explained exactly what she meant when she told Cynthia that people are “holding space” for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity.”
Last week, an interview with Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande went seriously viral after people were left ...
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Journalist Behind Wicked 'Holding Space' Interview Lifts The Lid On The Viral Moment
In the footage – which has been viewed more than 66 million times on X alone – EqualPride journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist ...
Fans in hysterics over interviewer’s bizarre exchange over Wicked’s ‘Defying Gravity’ with Cynthia Erivo
I’ve watched this like 30 times, and I still can’t parse a single thing going on here,’ fan says about viral interview ...