Holding Space
Cynthia Erivo is getting her flowers from social media and becoming part of a meme.
Spoilers forWicked: Part Oneahead.
Something has changed within us, at least for everyonewho sawWickedafter it hit theaters on Nov. 22.
Just like in the Broadway musical, Defying Gravity ends the first act ofWicked.
During the scene, Erivo sang live, and yes, she actuallydid all of her own flyingwhile singing.
Most fansused crying memesto describe their own emotions while watching Erivo sing, while others used actual words.
I dont think yall realize how INSANELY talented you have to be to sing DEFYING GRAVITY live ?
Viewers especially praised Erivo for her pitch-perfect acting and vocals, even calling for her Oscar nomination.
What do you mean shes acting stellarly?
Doing her own stunts?
And singing with tenacity?
We must reward this brilliance.
Before she could even ask a question, Erivo started to get emotional.
I didnt know that was happening, she said.
Thats what I wanted.
As a result, holding space for the Defying Gravity lyrics became an instant meme.
Fans were quick to nod to other pop culture references, like Kim Kardashians infamous work remarks.
Its like no one wants to hold space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity anymore.
Other fans used holding space as a fitting excuse.
Im currently out of office to take the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really hold space with that.
Ill get back to you as soon as I am able,another fan wrote.
The reporterclarified the intentionbehind her question toOutand said she didnt mind becoming a meme.
