Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo explain viral 'Holding Space' moment

Ariana Grande Is ‘Holding Space’ For Her Awkward Response to the Viral ‘Defying Gravity’ Interview

Ariana Grande explained what she was feeling during that viral 'Wicked' interview—and why she held Cynthia Erivo's finger like that.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo React to Viral 'Holding Space' Interview: 'Didn't Know What Any Part of It Meant'

While speaking with Variety, Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo broke down the viral "holding space" interview.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande react to 'holding space' 'Wicked' meme

"And the craziest thing was, I remember in the moment asking myself, 'Am I okay?'" said Grande.Too late for second-guessing!Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have broken their silence on the viral interview clip that has become the defining meme of the Wicked press tour.In the original video, queer journalist and Out reporter Tracy Gilchrist announced that "people have been taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that …

Ariana Grande explains the viral 'holding space' moment with Cynthia Erivo

Last month, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande created social media’s new favorite meme during an interview with journalist Tracy Gilchrist as they promoted their movie musical, "Wicked."

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Were Also Unclear About What "Holding Space" Meant

The two "Wicked" actors recently gave a detailed re-telling of an interview that went viral last month.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Explain Viral 'Holding Space' Moment

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of the Wicked movie, have addressed the viral "holding space" meme from an on-camera interview with OUT magazine.During the conversation, journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist noted how LGBTQ+ fans resonate deeply with Wicked's anthem "Defying Gravity," and asked how the actors felt about people "really taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that and feeling power in that."When the rep…