Fans of the much-anticipated 'Wicked' film have been left baffled by an 'uncomfortable' interview with its two stars - who discuss 'holding space' for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity'. The viral clip is the latest in an emotional press tour from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has seen them repeatedly break down in tears while discussing the film.
![[The viral clip is the latest in an emotional press tour from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has seen them repeatedly break down in tears while discussing the film]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/24/10/92424793-14119919-image-m-17_1732445991180.jpg)
Wicked: Part One - which opened in cinemas on 22 November - is an adaptation of the much-loved stage musical, that first debuted on Broadway more than 20 years ago. In the interview, for Out Magazine, journalist Tracey E Gilchrist mentions the film's closing number - 'Defying Gravity' - and claims people are 'taking the lyrics' and 'really holding space with that'.
![[Wicked: Part One - which opened in cinemas on 22 November - is an adaptation of the much-loved stage musical, that first debuted on Broadway more than 20 years ago]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/24/11/92373771-14119919-Ariana_Grande_and_Cynthia_Erivo_have_been_fiercely_mocked_online-a-18_1732446015752.jpg)
Erivo, 37, who portrays Elphaba Thropp, holds her hand to her chest, and says: 'I didn't know that was happening. That's really powerful. That's what I wanted.'. Fans of the much-anticipated 'Wicked' film have been left baffled by an 'uncomfortable' interview with its two stars.
![[In the interview, for Out Magazine, journalist Tracey E Gilchrist mentions the film's closing number - 'Defying Gravity' - and claims people are 'taking the lyrics' and 'really holding space with that']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/24/11/91926315-14119919-Cynthia_Erivo_37_and_Ariana_Grande_31_have_been_issuing_apologie-a-20_1732446077935.jpg)
A post shared by Out Magazine (@outmagazine). The exchange quickly gained traction on social media, with fans of the film baffled by what the conversation even means - and the fact it relates to a 20-year-old song. One person said: 'I'm holding space for the video about holding space for the Defying Gravity lyrics. I don't understand what holding space means or why it's so powerful but I'm holding space for the potential to understand the space I'm holding.'.
