Wicked, Defying Gravity

‘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.
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.
A bizarre moment from the Wicked press tour about 'holding space' with Defying Gravity is now a meme
Let’s set the scene! A reporter from Out.com told Erivo this: “I’ve seen this week, people are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that.” Erivo got very emotional, saying she didn’t know that had happened and that it was extremely powerful. Grande then held her … finger.
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.
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.
Ranking every Wicked song from Part One: Where does Defying Gravity land?
Wicked has been in theaters for a full week, and the musical-based movie has been almost as popular as Ariana Grande’s Glinda. It raked in $114 million domestically over opening weekend, making Jon M. Chu’s flick the most successful Broadway adaptation.
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’.
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 ...
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?
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 ...
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 ...