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.
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.
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 from viral ‘holding space’ interview speaks out on what she actually meant
The Wicked press tour just keeps delivering when it comes to viral moments, and now a journalist has finally spoken out about that interview with the movie's stars. Leading actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been circulating the internet for their various bizarre moments in interviews.
The journalist behind the Wicked ‘holding space’ meme has finally explained what she meant
Speaking in her home publication OUT magazine (because, as we know, she’s in queer media) Tracy E Gilchrist gave some clarification on what she was actually going on about with the Wicked holding space meme – not that it actually makes any more sense. But that’s the beauty of it.
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."
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.
Viral ‘Wicked’ press tour ‘holding space’ meme mocked by Sutton Foster and Ana Gasteyer
“Once Upon a Mattress” co-stars Sutton Foster, Ana Gasteyer and Michael Urie made a TikTok about the meme over the weekend.
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