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‘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.
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.
Viral ‘Wicked’ press tour ‘holding space’ meme mocked by Sutton Foster and Ana Gasteyer
A clip from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s sit-down with an Out magazine reporter has been shared tens of millions of times online because of the confusion over the reporter’s claim that fans “are holding space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” which prompted an emotional response from Erivo, 37.
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.
What 'holding space' actually means after clip of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo leaves internet baffled
First derived by writer Heather Platt in a 2015 blog post, 'holding space' describes the ability to 'walk alongside another person in whatever journey they're on, without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome'.
Viral ‘Wicked’ ‘holding space’ press tour meme gets mimicked by Sutton Foster and Ana Gasteyer in hilarious video
A reporter went viral last week after telling Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that fans have been “holding space” for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity.”
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.
Whoopi Goldberg’s controversial take on ‘holding space’ divides Wicked fans
Wicked fans were left divided this week after Whoopi Goldberg's reaction to a popular meme based on the movie went viral.
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.
Ok So... How Do You Actually ‘Hold Space’ For ‘Defying Gravity’?
Another viral interview moment from the Wicked press tour reflects both an internet-dominating new meme and wider questions about ‘therapy speak’.
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.
Fans are spellbound by this utterly unhinged, tearful ‘Wicked’ interview
you're laughing? people are taking the lyrics of 'defying gravity' and really holding space for that and you're laughing?
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.
Whoopi Goldberg pretends to sleep through “The View” segment in protest over discussion of “Wicked” meme
"Whoopi took a nap," Joy Behar observed after Goldberg was shown pretending to fall asleep with her head in her hand.
Whoopi Goldberg pretends to nap during ‘The View’ in protest over ‘Wicked’ meme debate
Whoopi Goldberg was hoping for one short day when it came to “Wicked” talk. On Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” the ...