Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Elphaba and Glinda's Great Platonic Love Story

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  • @thislovesposessingme
    @thislovesposessingme Місяць тому +1135

    “Uh I didn’t know that was happening…” she had no idea what the interviewer was talking about 😭

  • @Yourhighnessnona
    @Yourhighnessnona Місяць тому +449

    Who else is here after the break down interview where both Cynthia and Ariana said they had no idea what any of that meant? 😂

  • @shai5019
    @shai5019 Місяць тому +1312

    holding space for this interview

    • @IhedinmaMorgan
      @IhedinmaMorgan Місяць тому

      @@shai5019 this is really powerful 🥹💚

  • @nedrog
    @nedrog Місяць тому +426

    the most iconic line from this interview will be "im in queer media"
    you can refer back to this in 5 years

    • @cchhor
      @cchhor Місяць тому

      @@nedrog I’m in queer media and that’s what I wanted for me! Lol

    • @Carlito.undercover
      @Carlito.undercover 26 днів тому +7

      Is queer media like a gang from pokemon that appears around random corners when you least expect it?

    • @EmiTheGreat
      @EmiTheGreat 16 днів тому

      @@Carlito.undercover yes

  • @cchhor
    @cchhor Місяць тому +390

    My favorite part is when Cynthia says “That’s what I wanted!” Knowing damn well she didn’t know what was even going on. The nerve. LMFAOOOO

    • @rebekahd4658
      @rebekahd4658 Місяць тому +7

      For someone to hold space and self identify with lyrics has been the inspiration to art for centuries. Her response does not need to be minimized by your understanding of this moment.

    • @afinitalitha1074
      @afinitalitha1074 29 днів тому +3

      @@rebekahd4658 there are other interviews where they broke down this, and it seems like at that moment, chintya and ariana didnt know what the interviewers meant.

    • @wavydezy
      @wavydezy 13 годин тому

      @@afinitalitha1074 omg do you have the link?

  • @Windy2468
    @Windy2468 Місяць тому +366

    2:47 when Ariana got lost
    3:08 when Cynthia half understood the meaning, and was perhaps trying to cue the interviewer to explain further
    3:18 when the interviewer also got lost with Cynthia's reaction
    3:28 all three of them are lost at this point 😂
    The interviewer later explained "holding space" = "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."
    "Holding space" is a term that's sometimes (with varying opinions) used in therapy... "holding space for someone" means creating a safe space for them, and being there for them without judgement. Giving them time & space to share whatever they need to. Giving your full attention to the moment!

    • @cwayzums
      @cwayzums Місяць тому +8

      @@Windy2468 The interviewer never got lost. She reiterated that people are taking defying gravity’s lyrics and living by it.

    • @Windy2468
      @Windy2468 Місяць тому

      ​@@cwayzums o maybe I missed it, timestamp?

    • @crapolaist
      @crapolaist 4 дні тому

      lol she didnt use 'holding space' correctly in this context and cynthia's answer was way out there

  • @dougr9103
    @dougr9103 Місяць тому +807

    None of these 3 tethered to the ground whatsoever

    • @calabiyau9269
      @calabiyau9269 Місяць тому +54

      @@dougr9103 SO IF YOU CARE TO FIND THEEEEEM, LOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY!

    • @jaredwilson7460
      @jaredwilson7460 Місяць тому +60

      @@dougr9103 you mean.. they’re defying gravity?

    • @MRJDXTRA
      @MRJDXTRA Місяць тому +38

      They are holding gravity

    • @WrightView
      @WrightView Місяць тому +15

      If I watch this again, my lunch will defy gravity.

  • @romnilynne3063
    @romnilynne3063 Місяць тому +223

    poor cynthia had no idea what girl was saying 😭

  • @craighunter9066
    @craighunter9066 Місяць тому +624

    Ariana squeezing her finger has me crying

    • @Lindsay_Quo_Vadis
      @Lindsay_Quo_Vadis Місяць тому +15

      I'm confused - I always thought lesbians needed to have really short fingernails . . . ouch!? Poor Ariana.

    • @jem5771
      @jem5771 Місяць тому

      @Lindsay_Quo_Vadis ma'am, stop thinking about queer people having sex please you're obsessed

    • @therealbeyoungho
      @therealbeyoungho Місяць тому

      @@Lindsay_Quo_Vadis You're saying it like a lesbian woman is a different species or something lol? They just have a different preference than a straight woman has when it comes to dating...otherwise they are a woman like everyone else. Weird comment.

    • @zio_beck
      @zio_beck Місяць тому +3

      @@Lindsay_Quo_Vadis why poor ariana?? whats the realtion between her having long nails and ariana

    • @DoyleHargraves-f2o
      @DoyleHargraves-f2o Місяць тому

      @@zio_beck It means she's bound to break a nail in the wall of Ariana's uterus

  • @rocksdxebec689
    @rocksdxebec689 Місяць тому +172

    The fact they have Bon Jovi as the interviewer is pure gold

  • @alaina_fofaina
    @alaina_fofaina Місяць тому +221

    I feel like every Wicked media interview is like a weird satirical skit of how bizarre and ridiculous Hollywood is. 😂

  • @matthewbartelson6539
    @matthewbartelson6539 Місяць тому +315

    This is so unhinged on multiple levels

    • @Redjack10
      @Redjack10 Місяць тому +6

      @@matthewbartelson6539 Worst thing I’ve seen since 9/11

    • @Nick-gj6je
      @Nick-gj6je Місяць тому

      @@Redjack10 let’s be real, this is worse than 9/11

  • @stilwells
    @stilwells Місяць тому +199

    this seems like couples therapy

  • @1bwash
    @1bwash Місяць тому +239

    Totally appreciate that Wicked means a lot to them and to audiences, but all the questions and answers are just super basic things dressed up as if they're endlessly deep and intellectual. Speaking specifically about Defying Gravity, the lyrics are self-explanatory! Yet in these interviews they're over-explaining things to the point it loses its magic and impact.

    • @akmedo
      @akmedo Місяць тому

      @@1bwash called having a mental illness I think

    • @MMXX_CE
      @MMXX_CE Місяць тому

      @@1bwash They're extremely proficient in word salad.

  • @esquirroupetitossau-iraty2822
    @esquirroupetitossau-iraty2822 Місяць тому +344

    This interview is so fucking funny oh my GOD

  • @JoeyRH
    @JoeyRH Місяць тому +154

    I didn't know that was happening

  • @AlexBeunker
    @AlexBeunker Місяць тому +159

    I am really holding space with being unburdened by what has been, and I'm feeling power in that. Did you know that was happening?

    • @akmedo
      @akmedo Місяць тому +24

      I’m empowered by this comment

    • @AlexBeunker
      @AlexBeunker Місяць тому +31

      @@akmedo I didn't know that was happening!

    • @akmedo
      @akmedo Місяць тому +14

      @@AlexBeunker *pauses for effect*…….. that’s one of my triggers

    • @jaredwilson7460
      @jaredwilson7460 Місяць тому +6

      I didn’t know that was happening! But I did just fall out of a coconut tree tho

    • @bluebluesky3170
      @bluebluesky3170 Місяць тому +3

      @@AlexBeunker I'm holding space for your powerful, pivotal, out of body, moment. I'm looking at everyone looking at you and it's just beautiful and loving - you have glittery stars surrounding you!

  • @schmoyoho
    @schmoyoho Місяць тому +69

    holding 4:24 of space for this interview before i hold space for defying gravity

    • @p3xo
      @p3xo Місяць тому +3

      @@schmoyoho omg ur the guy

    • @lolofriend4701
      @lolofriend4701 Місяць тому +2

      chicken attack has such a special place in my heart schmoyoho

  • @kemmes7
    @kemmes7 Місяць тому +204

    2:48 for holding space

    • @ivyjane2480
      @ivyjane2480 Місяць тому +5

      @@kemmes7 ty

    • @Plant_Parenthood
      @Plant_Parenthood Місяць тому +2

      I just learned about this interview and now I'm really holding face

  • @kjeffries159
    @kjeffries159 Місяць тому +14

    Ummm Ariana said it first at 2:31 “I was just trying to keep the space as warm as possible for this one, for Elphaba” and THEN the interviewer goes yeah people are holding space for the song. That people were relating so the song.

  • @Tatopotatoo
    @Tatopotatoo Місяць тому +74

    Just so you know guys,
    "Holding space" is a psychology concept meaning towards creating a safe space for someone or something by being present for them, physically, emotionally and mentally without judgement. XD

    • @crapolaist
      @crapolaist 4 дні тому

      so it doesnt work in either hypothetical context the interviewer or cynthia tried using it in...

  • @bedbuge_
    @bedbuge_ Місяць тому +179

    holding space for the lyrics currently💚

  • @thislovesposessingme
    @thislovesposessingme Місяць тому +54

    3:15 Cynthia’s trying not to laugh face is killing me

  • @mkenyahalisi6273
    @mkenyahalisi6273 Місяць тому +182

    Can't wait for the meatcanyon version

    • @pokemontraineryellow5765
      @pokemontraineryellow5765 Місяць тому +26

      We are so chronically online for this 💀💀

    • @Miss123Smith
      @Miss123Smith Місяць тому

      @@pokemontraineryellow5765 Christmas came early this year if the fire bender does this for us

  • @Ryan-fm1xw
    @Ryan-fm1xw Місяць тому +78

    Man this is a tough watch but I can’t stop

    • @At76812
      @At76812 Місяць тому +2

      The South Park parody of this will be sweet!!

    • @lausn97
      @lausn97 Місяць тому

      I keep rewatching this LMAO

  • @pureounce.9184
    @pureounce.9184 Місяць тому +23

    I think holding space is like skipping lunch because you're going out for dinner? I think.

    • @MMXX_CE
      @MMXX_CE Місяць тому

      If you haven't give it a Goog. It's...yeah..

  • @TheVeee8
    @TheVeee8 Місяць тому +8

    May have just bought a shirt with the photo of Ari holding Cynthia’s finger with “holding space” written on it 😂 I can’t wait to get it!

  • @thislovesposessingme
    @thislovesposessingme Місяць тому +31

    I’m holding space for this right now

  • @d3ib0u92
    @d3ib0u92 Місяць тому +12

    PLSSLSSSSS THE WAY THEY WERE SO LOST 😭

  • @PureSparkles22
    @PureSparkles22 Місяць тому +24

    Finally found the viral interview

  • @crobat1693
    @crobat1693 Місяць тому +3

    Rewatching this knowing every single person had zero idea (especially Ariana) on what was going on makes this even funnier

  • @simoneaustin8076
    @simoneaustin8076 Місяць тому +20

    they are really close, they even touch hands. wow that's a deep friendship💗

    • @Lindsay_Quo_Vadis
      @Lindsay_Quo_Vadis Місяць тому +1

      I heard they also sniff airplane glue together - like right before this interview. ❤

  • @thislovesposessingme
    @thislovesposessingme Місяць тому +13

    I’m really holding space with this rn

  • @tomimpala
    @tomimpala Місяць тому +62

    A COUPLE POSTS

  • @gloryfades_09
    @gloryfades_09 Місяць тому +24

    Keep the space as warm as possible!

  • @jawbreaker087
    @jawbreaker087 27 днів тому +3

    holding space for defying GRAVITY 💜

  • @pseudopanda5567
    @pseudopanda5567 15 днів тому +1

    As someone in queer media (I once googled "gay movies") this was so touching, even though it makes no difference in any sense or form

  • @ryannaholmes6528
    @ryannaholmes6528 17 днів тому +2

    That is hilarious I love them. I'm really holding space for them in my heart

  • @rouge939
    @rouge939 Місяць тому +91

    Are they even human beings

  • @glencoconut
    @glencoconut 18 днів тому +7

    I still wonder why Cynthia said "that's what I wanted" in response to hearing people connect emotionally to the lyrics of defying gravity. Like she was the one who wrote the lyrics😭

    • @kiaraknight5380
      @kiaraknight5380 3 дні тому +1

      I guess as a singer your aim is to properly communicate and convey the emotions written and maybe she was thinking “Cool! It worked, that’s what I wanted” 😂 The pacing and live reactions in this interview are really funny tho

  • @nedrog
    @nedrog Місяць тому +1

    i love hearing ariana be able to talk about her role in a deep way

  • @marvelousTUD
    @marvelousTUD Місяць тому +8

    I’m really holding space with this interview 🥹

  • @zachrubinic9525
    @zachrubinic9525 Місяць тому +7

    Holding space just means resonating? Idk why we’re making it a big deal but it’s so funny

    • @brittf90
      @brittf90 Місяць тому

      @@zachrubinic9525 exactly what I’m thinking

  • @tanyav8888
    @tanyav8888 Місяць тому

    Cynthia in all her elegance, somehow making the response work to the statement x she’s so profesh 😂 x love it

  • @starlikewords
    @starlikewords Місяць тому +15

    what the hell did she mean

  • @TheGuym619
    @TheGuym619 Місяць тому +20

    I thought this was satire

  • @maddiejung974
    @maddiejung974 Місяць тому +17

    This cultural reset...

  • @jamesgreen-armytage9927
    @jamesgreen-armytage9927 Місяць тому +3

    The holding space clip doesn't seem quite so strange in context. But the actresses do seem a little confused, and the interviewer does seem a little nervous or something.

  • @amydicaprihoe6491
    @amydicaprihoe6491 Місяць тому +3

    “i’ve seen it… yahhh…”

  • @l208ERT
    @l208ERT 26 днів тому +1

    This will be on hbo max in a month and be forgotten 😂

  • @taylordivinbarsalou2258
    @taylordivinbarsalou2258 Місяць тому +2

    This is so fucking funny after hearing them breakdown what happened

  • @madiseniman8013
    @madiseniman8013 Місяць тому +3

    Holding space with this interview

  • @vladteodorclapon1893
    @vladteodorclapon1893 Місяць тому +6

    Nah man
    ..this sounds like she is on something...special people

  • @markbenn1907
    @markbenn1907 Місяць тому +4

    Damn I’m so happy I’m not this famous… this is WILD

  • @sarahbateman8217
    @sarahbateman8217 13 днів тому +1

    First thing I'm watching in 2025 is the holding space video

  • @Satanna.avemaria
    @Satanna.avemaria Місяць тому +2

    Holding space more like awkward space 😂😂😂

  • @Arek.Arkadiusz
    @Arek.Arkadiusz Місяць тому +1

    The issue with that interview is that the journalist was more focused on trying to be smart herself than to let anyone speak.

  • @Jeshikun
    @Jeshikun Місяць тому +7

    I feel like the meme cuts are unfair to them. It's a lot less baffling when you have the rest of the sentence and interactions. It's still a vague question but "holding space" is not an uncommon phrase in queer spaces at all people have been using it for well over a decade. It's not related to "safe spaces." Another way to phrase it might be "setting aside time" or "taking a moment." Maybe I'd "translate" the question as "A lot of people have been using Defying Gravity to create a moment for themselves that feels empowering."

  • @taravelarde9728
    @taravelarde9728 Місяць тому +5

    Wait I'm so confused...how is this a viral coversation...do people really not know the terms holding space and queer media...

  • @jaydeeduballyew
    @jaydeeduballyew Місяць тому +1

    I'm feeling power in this - but I can't believe I didn't know this was happening.

  • @jimmylittle9393
    @jimmylittle9393 Місяць тому +57

    They're so self important it's genuinely delusional

  • @VillagerNewsNetwork
    @VillagerNewsNetwork Місяць тому +1

    2:50 the moment y’all are looking for

  • @bluelightalarm
    @bluelightalarm Місяць тому +35

    The whole PR tour for this movie has been so strange. These two have actually put me off wanting to even see the movie. They behave so strangely and look so unwell!

    • @Lakishia
      @Lakishia Місяць тому +6

      The movie is so good! I do recommend you give it a try.
      Also, what's wrong with emotion these days? Are people so out of touch with others that human connection freaks them out?

  • @emmiebl6605
    @emmiebl6605 Місяць тому +13

    Say no to drugs, kids

  • @johnpeters-rw9it
    @johnpeters-rw9it 27 днів тому +5

    Ngl, the awkwardness of the “holding space” moment is mostly on Cynthia. All she had to do was use context clues to understand what the interviewer was getting at. Her response is so bizarre. 😂 I’m with Ariana on this. I would’ve felt like I completely missed what happened between the two. lmaooo

    • @CaramelisedOmlet
      @CaramelisedOmlet 6 днів тому +1

      @@johnpeters-rw9it I wouldn't blame it on her, it would have been difficult in the moment.

  • @theteleisewilliamsexperience
    @theteleisewilliamsexperience Місяць тому

    Im holding space for break time and really feeling the power in that and in the nap.

  • @alopez9908
    @alopez9908 Місяць тому +3

    They’re pulling your leg, people ! Cmon ! They’re actors. This is what they’ve trained to do?

  • @avalynd9
    @avalynd9 Місяць тому

    this interview im crying 😭

  • @replore22
    @replore22 25 днів тому +1

    Holding space for 2:52

  • @teeteebee
    @teeteebee Місяць тому +5

    They should all be holding a very big space for a sense of humour and perspective. What a load of earnest crap. "People really love that song in the film". "Oh thanks, that's great." Next question.

  • @RickmoZamms
    @RickmoZamms Місяць тому

    Holding this 2:51 space that holds space for you all holding space for this space.

  • @Operaandchant90
    @Operaandchant90 10 днів тому

    Finding power in this interview

  • @Elocin_Eiram
    @Elocin_Eiram Місяць тому +1

    Im intrigued on the confusing beautiful spirit I feel while listening and watching this interview. A lot of asmr vibes, lots of hand gestures and nothing scripted, plus heavy eye contact and physical touch. Personally I’m concerned if I watch this it may encourage my almost dormant eating disorder. Media has triggered this for me before and I remember this type of feeling before precedented the actions afterward.

  • @64kimmyjo
    @64kimmyjo Місяць тому +2

    Good grief the Hollyweird just keeps getting worse. 😂😂😂

  • @AR-gc7dr
    @AR-gc7dr 16 днів тому +1

    2:10 what are their hands doing 😭😭

  • @RickmoZamms
    @RickmoZamms Місяць тому +13

    Holding space for Queer media❤

  • @AuZarks
    @AuZarks Місяць тому

    New song for a musical about the press tour: “Defying Reality”

  • @septwenvi2510
    @septwenvi2510 Місяць тому +1

    The space is in the custody now

  • @CleverUsername69420
    @CleverUsername69420 Місяць тому +1

    All three of these people are holding space because they’re definitely not on Earth. They all seem like they’re high and it’s very concerning

  • @tragicsandwich
    @tragicsandwich Місяць тому +3

    Platonic? This was one of the most wonderfully gay things I've ever seen. Those ladies were so in love. Platonic...sure.

  • @jana_lee
    @jana_lee Місяць тому +2

    This s cracks me up

  • @bradmims1303
    @bradmims1303 Місяць тому +1

    That was so real and nice and I don't see a single thing wrong with it. I loved Wicked.

  • @Lisa_meredith1010
    @Lisa_meredith1010 9 днів тому

    Was “holding space” even used correctly here?

  • @shauna5738
    @shauna5738 10 днів тому

    I don’t understand why people are being so dramatic about this interview. The question was vague and clearly lost in translation. These roles have been life changing for both actresses so I can understand why they get emotional. And if you’ve ever been around theatre kids, they love the dramatics. Why are y’all having such a visceral, angry reaction to an interview. Like??

  • @2Ryled
    @2Ryled Місяць тому +2

    Why are they holding the chairs like they are gonna fly out of them? And its all they can do to keep their hands off each other? Meaning they have to grab on to the others hands bc the interview is so scary..? Imo

  • @baterickpatman
    @baterickpatman Місяць тому +7

    This is excruciating. If you use the phrase "holding space" you should have your speaking privileges revoked for life. Wow. Haha WHEEEWWW.. isn't there like some censorship on UA-cam? This is what it's for

  • @JurassicRod
    @JurassicRod Місяць тому +12

    What the hell does ''holding space'' mean? There's something so off putting about this bland fake niceness between these three. Ariana and the other actress seem physically and mentally ill. On the verge of breaking into tears for some reason.

  • @jaredwilson7460
    @jaredwilson7460 Місяць тому +6

    Wtf is happening here? 😂

  • @painteater
    @painteater Місяць тому +2

    The way they're holding hands😭

  • @KyleCGilmore
    @KyleCGilmore Місяць тому +7

    If you want a deep and impactful platonic love story watch LOTR

    • @punkbjork
      @punkbjork Місяць тому +4

      @@KyleCGilmore i agree with this but women deserve to see strong female friendships too, of which there is so little representation in "epic fantasy" media where they're not side characters who don't matter as much, but the actual protagonists whom the narrative revolves around

    • @KyleCGilmore
      @KyleCGilmore Місяць тому

      @ I'm not saying they don't, I'm saying this platonic love story sucks because it's trying too hard to be profound and the "chemistry" is fake as fuck.

    • @MMXX_CE
      @MMXX_CE Місяць тому +2

      ​@@punkbjork Xena. Although it ultimately becomes not so platonic in the end. 😂

  • @Leemofficially2
    @Leemofficially2 Місяць тому

    the outfits tho hella cute

  • @marzgirl99
    @marzgirl99 Місяць тому +4

    They’re saying a whole lot of nothing lol

  • @VuDuGrrrrl8075
    @VuDuGrrrrl8075 Місяць тому +1

    "I've seen it on a couple of posts."
    🙄😑

  • @elspethboyd8074
    @elspethboyd8074 Місяць тому +3

    extra-large-mega-word-salad

  • @mbb2404
    @mbb2404 Місяць тому +2

    No lesbian has nails like that...

  • @saraferguson1156
    @saraferguson1156 Місяць тому

    They both look as though they’re barely hanging on. At times when Ariana is talking it’s like she’s spacing out because she speaks in a halting way and just kind of zones out and looks around, really anywhere but at the interviewer. The whole thing is a little creepy and unsettling

  • @keanacalise4414
    @keanacalise4414 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely love these two gals!!!!

  • @aliciadonae
    @aliciadonae 16 днів тому +1

    Why is this so cringe 😂 i LOVE these two. But this lady makes it weird

  • @wuzittooya
    @wuzittooya 10 днів тому +1

    Platonic...😏 Sure..

  • @Attoitm
    @Attoitm Місяць тому

    I hold space with that song. It’s not funny to turn this into a meme.