Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning Playfully Recreate Viral 'Holding Space' Meme

The stars of 'A Complete Unknown' reenacted a memorable moment from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Wicked' press tour during an interview with the original journalist behind the viral trend.

Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning, promoting their Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' recreated the viral 'holding space' meme during an interview with journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist.
The meme originated from a November interview where Gilchrist told 'Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that fans were 'holding space' for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity,' leading to an emotional and widely shared moment.
During the recent interview, Chalamet extended his finger for Fanning to hold, mimicking the original interaction between Grande and Erivo, which had captivated online audiences.
Both Chalamet and Fanning expressed being 'starstruck' by Gilchrist, playfully acknowledging her role in the viral moment and noting they couldn't surpass the original meme's impact.
The phrase 'holding space,' which confused many at first, has since been clarified as a way of being emotionally present, adding deeper meaning to the viral interaction.