“Holding space is being physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something. For me, it means being in the moment, not being distracted and feeling something on a cellular level. I think you can hold space with lyrics of a song – one you’ve heard hundreds of times – and it can suddenly take on new meaning when you’re a queer person…
The Trump administration is targeting LGBTQ+ people via Project 2025. When Cynthia sings ‘I’m through accepting limits,’ there’s power in that. She plays a character who is othered. One who comes to her full power when she is exiled by a charlatan, by a cruel leader. There’s a lot of resonance there right now for anyone who is marginalized. For me, holding space is listening to those lyrics anew and finding solace or inspiration.”
– Variety journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist, who is best known for her conversation with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo during the press tour for ‘Wicked’, explains her infamous “holding space” comment during the interview:
@ema1lsicantsend holding space for the lyrics of defying gravity 💜 | why do i find this so funny HELP 😭also no hate to them at all omg i love them and this is actually really cute lmao, I can’t wait to see wickedddd omgg #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #wicked #wickedmovie #cinema #musical #defyinggravity #holdingspace #chappellroan #gutstour #trending #swiftie #popmusicedit #everybodytalkaboutpopmusic #reputation #popstar #popgirls #foryoupage #foryou #edits #viral #taylorswiftedit #popstars #popgirlies #popgirlsedit #oliviarodrigoedit #arianagrandeedit #relatable #sabrinacarpenteredit #blowup #oliviarodrigo#taylorswift #sabrinacarpenter #edit ♬ Originalton – rony
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