Wicked: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande react to viral “holding space” moment
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have broken their silence on the viral “holding space” moment. On 22 November, moviegoers worldwide were finally treated to the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved musical.
Directed by Jon M Chu, Wicked: Part One dives into the unlikely friendship between Elphaba Thropp, a powerful young woman misunderstood and feared due to her green skin, and Galinda Upland, a blonde and whimsical woman “gilded by privilege and ambition.” Since its release, the film has received acclaim from critics and viewers, who have lauded the cast performances, musical numbers and special effects.
In addition to the aforementioned feats, Erivo and Grande’s expansive press tour for the film has made waves on social media – especially their interview with Out.
During the sit-down, queer journalist Tracy Gilchrist opened up to the two talented singers about the positive effect ‘Defying Gravity’ has had on fans. “I’ve seen this week people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that and feeling power in that,” she explained. “I’ve seen it on a couple of posts, I don’t how widespread, but I am in queer media… but yeah, that’s happening.” In response, a visibly emotional Erivo expressed her surprise over the information, describing it as “really powerful” before diving into the importance of the song.
