“Ariana Grande’s Shocking Transformation: What Her Old Interview Reveals About the Star’s Evolution for ‘Wicked'”

Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist was discussing how those in queer media were “taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity and really holding space with that and feeling power in that.”

An emotional Cynthia Erivo replied, “I didn’t know that was happening” before adding, “That’s really powerful. That’s what I wanted.”

Viewers were confused, turning their heads to see if “holding space” was a new term they were unaware of before the memes started.

“This is genuinely so funny from beginning to end,” one person wrote on TikTok.

Another laughed, “I can’t believe this was a real conversation between real people.”

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ADVERTISEMENTSince then, many accounts — including verified ones — have joined in on the fun.

“The 103rd floor of the Empire State Building was originally built to hold space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity,” read the tweet from the official handle.

Fans were puzzled at the change in Ariana Grande’s personality