Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Finally Respond to 'Holding Space' Meme, Reveal What They Were Thinking When It Happened

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are finally opening up about the “holding space” meme and sharing their side of the story!

The meme started when the Wicked co-stars were being interviewed at a press junket by Out Magazine journalist Tracy Gilchrist, who told the actresses that “people are taking the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with that and feeling power in that.” Cynthia had an emotional reaction to the comment, saying that she didn’t realize that was happening.

It led Ariana to grab one of Cynthia‘s fingers to support her during the moment. So, what were they really thinking when that happened? Keep reading to find out more… Ariana, Cynthia, and director Jon M.

Chu opened up in a new interview with Variety. “I was surprised, because I had no idea. I hadn’t been looking that much,” Cynthia said. “I didn’t know what any part of it meant,” Ariana said. “I didn’t understand the first sentence, and then I definitely didn’t understand how you responded.