Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo recreates the 'Holding Space' meme for Grammys 2025: Fans give wholesome reactions

In 2025, Taylor Swift and Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo had the cutest real-life friendship fairy tale when they were seated next to each other at the Grammys. There’s something about Taylor that draws people in, and it seemed very much like she was low-key, behind the scenes, and revisiting that funny "Holding Space" meme with the one and only The Wizard, aka Elphaba.

The Grammys seem like the backdrop for their bestie moment, and we all just got to tune in.

Meanwhile, host Trevor Noah may have been talking away on camera but Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo were caught in the background deep into conversation, with Swift rather nonchalantly reaching out to grab Erivo's nail, very much along the lines of Ariana Grande's now-famous move during the Wicked press tour.

The "Holding Space" meme originated from a moment during the Wicked press tour when Ariana Grande was seen gently holding Cynthia Erivo's hand while they talked, creating an unintentionally dramatic and intimate visual. Fans quickly turned it into a viral meme, using it to represent anything from deep emotional support to exaggerated admiration. Now, with Taylor Swift playfully recreating the gesture at the Grammys 2025, the meme has taken on a new life, proving once again that the internet never misses a chance to turn a candid moment into comedic gold.

People from X couldn't get enough of the duo, dubbing it as the "holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity.'' Though let's be real, maybe Taylor was just really appreciating those fabulous nails.

Even though it's uncertain if Erivo and Swift created the meme on purpose, I'm completely "holding space" for the theory that they did it to give Swifties and Wicked fans something to obsess about.

Let's pause for a moment to admire the sheer insanity of the internet before we get into the fans' reactions. When Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo from Wicked were seen in the backdrop of a live broadcast, the internet quickly went into overdrive.

The internet was on fire with reactions, ranging from meme-fying to wholesome moments. The moment quickly went viral, with some fans transforming it into a meme and others applauding the pure ecstatic connection between Taylor and Cynthia.

It was as if a collective chuckle of joy had unfolded on the web - keeping people on their toes as their giggles turned into sticky little blobs of love as the internet played matchmaker and got it right!

Let me walk you through how the netizens have reacted regarding this story!

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Netizens reacted as Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo recreated the 'Holding Space' at Grammys 2025

Someone (@Oreo) commented on X:

"HOLDING SPACE FOR THEM HOLDING SPACE"

Another one (@M_Yasir90) commented:

"The #GRAMMYs aren’t just for music as they’re for meme magic too."

A netizen (@aadhi_twtz) expressed:

"Iconic duo bringing memes to life!"

A folk (@positionsmafiaa) commented:

"why is taylor so obsessed with ariana"

A user (@skinnyforlunch) commented:

"soo cynthia cheating on ariana"

Another user (@truestoryarix) wrote:

"not taylor taking arianas job..."

Another netizen (@kingflaymes) commented:

"Cameraman zooming in on Taylor Swift:"

Someone (@v4gina_faer1e) commented:

"AUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ARIANA IS CRYING IN THE CORNERRRRR"

Another one (@tega1x) wrote:

"They are so cute #Grammys2025"

The internet went into full investigative gear right away. It was the start of a thousand memes, conspiracy theories, and far too many close-up screenshots of Taylor pinching Cynthia's nail; it was no longer just a casual moment at the Grammys.

The internet, as usual, treated it like a historical event, with everyone playing the role of an armchair detective to figure out if this was a spontaneous BFF moment or a secret message for Wicked lovers. Why are the actual Grammy awards necessary when there is so much internet gold to evaluate?

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Ultimately, something that began as a quirky instance of Wicked promotional work turned into a full-blown internet sensation. Well, the "holding space" moment has been immortalized as a meme now and we are all left to wonder whether Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande accidentally created the next viral sensation or if it was all part of some genius plan.

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