Nobody in That Room Knew What Holding Space for ‘Defying Gravity’ Meant

As a seasoned observer and avid consumer of media, I must admit that the “Holding space for ‘Defying Gravity'” interview left me just as bewildered as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo themselves. The enigmatic nature of Tracy Gilchrist’s words felt like a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma – a phrase I’ve always associated with the British Foreign Secretary, but never a celebrity interview!

Occasionally, words carry significance. Other times, they become phrases uttered in awkward situations that somehow gain traction. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were just as baffled as many of us during the now-famous “Holding space for ‘Defying Gravity'” interview. “I had no idea what any part of it meant,” Grande admitted to Variety. “I didn’t understand the first sentence, and I certainly didn’t comprehend how [Erivo] responded. All I wanted was to be present because I sensed something monumental was occurring, and I wasn’t sure how to participate.” In the original interview for Out magazine, Tracy Gilchrist shared with the two Wicked actresses that “people are giving meaning to the lyrics of ‘Defying Gravity’ and finding a sense of empowerment in that sentiment” following the election results.

In a moment that left me quite emotional, I found myself placing my hand over my heart, as I stammered that I had “no idea” what was unfolding when Grande took hold of my finger. She explained it was just a gesture of comfort since I seemed like I needed something, and she wasn’t sure about the tapping. Gilchrist, with a hint of nervousness, confirmed her involvement in queer media, and the hand-holding incident appeared to be among friends’ circles. Reflecting on it later, I was taken aback, as I hadn’t been paying much attention beforehand. I honestly didn’t grasp what that meant – could I also be part of the queer media scene? It appears we’re all still trying to piece together exactly what transpired between us two weeks after the event.

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2024-12-07 06:53