Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning Recreate Holding Space Meme

Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning, stars of the recently released Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, have recreated the viral “holding space” meme, sending fans into a frenzy online.

The “Holding Space” Phenomenon

@soceleb Defying Gravity is holding space! #foryou #fyp #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo #wicked #funny #popculture #celebrity #hollywood #foryoupage ♬ original sound – soceleb

The meme, which originated from an interview between Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has taken on a life of its own, becoming a symbol of awkward yet endearing interactions.

The meme was born during an interview with The Advocate‘s journalist Tracy Gilchrist, who told Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that she was “holding space” for them and that fans were connecting with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity.” The interaction, marked by confusion and Ariana Grande clutching Cynthia Erivo‘s finger, quickly went viral, sparking amusement and bewilderment online.

Chalamet and Fanning Join the Fun

In a recent interview with Tracy Gilchrist for their film A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning playfully recreated the iconic moment. Timothée Chalamet extended his index finger, and Elle Fanning gently pinched it, mirroring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo‘s gesture. The actors also expressed being “starstruck” by Tracy Gilchrist, acknowledging the viral moment they were referencing.

The recreation of the meme has delighted fans, who have taken to social media to express their amusement and appreciation for the actors’ playful homage.