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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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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’, 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.
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.
What Does ‘Holding Space’ for ‘Defying Gravity’ Mean, Really? The Viral Meme, Explained
Gilchrist, a journalist from Out, made a comment that was so very online, so very therapy-speak, and so very 2024 that it has since shaken the world: “This week, people are taking the lyrics to ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that and feeling power in 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".
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