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GOSSIP & RUMORS: Whoopi Goldberg pretends to nap during ‘The View’ in protest over ‘Wicked’ meme debate

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Whoopi Goldberg was hoping for one short day when it came to β€œWicked” talk.

On Tuesday’s episode of β€œThe View,” the 69-year-old pretended to sleep as the group discussed aΒ β€œWicked” meme involving starsΒ Ariana GrandeΒ andΒ Cynthia Erivo.

Goldberg placed her chin firmly into her palm after introducing the viral interview moment during the Hot Topics segment.

Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday’s episode of β€œThe View.” ABC

Tracy Gilchrist for Out magazineΒ told Erivo and GrandeΒ that fans of the project β€œare holding space” with the lyrics of β€œDefying Gravity,” which sparked an emotional reaction from Erivo, 37, during their press tour.

β€œI didn’t know that was happening. That’s really powerful,” the actress said, as Grande, 31, reached over and clutched her co-star’s index finger.

β€œApparently, this has struck a cord with people. Why? I don’t know,” Goldberg said during the ABC program.

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film β€œWicked.” AP

Cohosts Sunny HostinΒ andΒ Alyssa Farah GriffinΒ then channeled their inner Erivo and Grande, recreating the finger embrace while the audience laughed.

β€œWhat does holding space mean?” Joy BeharΒ eventually questioned, to which Hostin, 56, explained it’s the β€œpractice of making space for somebody else’s experience and centering them” that β€œfosters listening and empathizing,” perΒ Psychology Today.

β€œAm I supposed to hold space for Trump supporters now?” Behar, 82, teased. Meanwhile, Griffin, 35, noted how β€œperfectly unhinged the whole press tour is” forΒ β€œWicked.”

Behar then pointed to Goldberg nodding off at the head of the table, and stated, β€œWhoopi took a nap throughout this entire segment.”

Added Hostin: β€œShe’s holding space for her self-care!”

Whoopi Goldberg pretend to be asleep during the Hot Topics segment.

Goldberg then woke up from her deep sleep, looked around, smiled and sent the show to a commercial break.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo during β€œWicked” press. @outmagazine/Instagram

Gilchrist has since been mocked by the internetΒ for creating the completely nonsensical phrase, but told VarietyΒ on Monday that the interview was conducted a day and a half after the Nov. 5Β presidential election, and that she went into the sit-down with β€œsincere” intentions.

The journalist also explained her personal definition for β€œholding space.”

β€œI was very inspired by Tony Morrison, [senior communications director] from GLAAD,” she told the outlet. β€œHe posted the lyrics of β€˜Defying Gravity’ before I did my interview. It was a great explainer. β€˜Holding space’ is being physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something. For me, it means being in the moment, not being distracted and feeling something on a cellular level.”

β€œWicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are interviewed by Tracey E. Gilchirst. @outmagazine/Instagram

β€œI think you can hold space with lyrics of a song β€” one you’ve heard hundreds of times β€” and it can suddenly take on new meaning when you’re a queer person,” Gilchrist continued.

β€œThe Trump administrationΒ is targeting LGBTQ+ people via Project 2025. When Cynthia sings β€˜I’m through accepting limits,’ there’s power in that. She plays a character who is othered. One who comes to her full power when she is exiled by a charlatan, by a cruel leader.”

The media personality concluded, β€œThere’s a lot of resonance there right now for anyone who is marginalized. For me, holding space is listening to those lyrics anew and finding solace or inspiration.”





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