Wicked | Ozdust Ballroom

[@AudioWizard9]

THAT WAS THE MOST EMOTIONAL SCENE IN THE ENTIRE FILM

[@eetdotmp4]

I cried :')

[@ManalAlketbi-f2p]

Frrrrrr

[@CrowSpellman]

I cried both times I saw this scene

[@pricemoore2022]

​@@CrowSpellmansame but my heart was lifted with joy when Glinda danced with her!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Valeriamtzp]

For real, I thought I wasn't gonna be moved by that scene because I've seen the musical (online) but when I saw her tears I was inmediately moved

[@karlosrosales155]

I was bawling during this scene. To dance to your own beat is one thing, but to have someone join you in an attempt to understand your rhythm is just pure magic! Unforgettable moment for me!

[@planclops]

Such a beautiful way to word it. Great, now I’m crying again 😭 Thank you for writing this. ❤

[@daidavies6210]

Seriously Good God you sound as insufferable as the Stars of this movie,

[@karlosrosales155]

@@daidavies6210 Who hurt you? Let others feel as deeply as they want to

[@AugustWang07]

@@daidavies6210 boo, why are you here then?

[@nova4005]

Beautiful. ❤

[@brockbuster]

"Everyone was just kind of HOLDING SPACE for Elphaba in that room!" If only Ariana had known back then just how much this phrase would become synonymous with Wicked 😂

[@aby_lev89]

how did this phrase become a thing? i think i missed something...

[@jer9grant]

@@aby_lev89an interviewer on the press tour asked them, "People are holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity. Did you know that?" or something like that, and Cynthia got emotional, and Ariana held her finger. That moment went viral.

[@potatolikesobjectshows]

I literally SCREAMED when she said that lol

[@quinnhouk5369]

Does holding space mean something? If it does then I don’t get it

[@wcdchannel]

@@jer9grant I have been laughing for 5 minutes at "and Ariana held her finger." 🤣🤣

[@flapjackalopis711]

the way that this scene always plays out more comedic in the stage show and i LOVE how they didnt go that route and chose a more real, emotional depiction. Great great choice that really made this a highlight in the film

[@AchillesandArtemis]

This scene was the strongest part in the movie for me, followed by the ending.

[@NTWoo95]

I was already enjoying the movie a lot, but this scene cemented it as something special. I rolled a tear both times I saw it

[@KayAlexandria283]

It reminded me a lot of Grisabella in CATS!

[@Lilac-fj9vu]

I want to go see it again for this scene

[@Cauldron6]

Yeah I agree. It was just part of the play but they amped up the emotional elements and importance of it for both their characters and it just hit me so hard. Really well done.

[@thedudeabides2531]

The fact that Glinda stepped in while Elphaba’s sister cowered in shame says something about Glinda’s true character. She’s got some good in her.

[@harmonandrews2849]

I’m really not a fan of Elphaba’s sister tbh. She doesn’t seem very supportive

[@Surfing1709]

I just saw a lot of narcisim in Glinda. Even being so blind that she doesn't recognize who is true Wicked!

[@thedudeabides2531]

@@Surfing1709 To me, it's like judging a book by its cover. In Elphaba's case, it's her green skin. In Glinda's case, it's her selfishness on the surface.

[@mikuinfinity39]

@@harmonandrews2849you’re gonna like wicked part 2 then

[@Surfing1709]

@thedudeabides2531 I know how it feels having no friends in childhood. Sorry that this feels a lot like I can truly relate to elphaba.

[@gorouvt6095]

1:37 OH MY GOD SHE SAID IT. SHE SAID THE THING !!!

[@ldm313]

Holding space for them dropping it every time they're able to 😄

[@Jake-z8y]

OMGGGGG the holding space! I won’t have any space left after this movie or tour ends😂😂

[@swatchdog9094]

Is this a new term?

[@Jake-z8y]

@@swatchdog9094 it’s a dumb meme that is going viral after an interviewer said that people were “holding space” for the lyrics of defying gravity when in reality, she didn’t even know what it meant

[@prismaticmarcus]

yeah, but it makes sense here

[@brauliocosta543]

None who ever experienced what Elphaba was going through could ever watch this scene without tearing up.

[@LittleHobbit13]

It was this scene and the one at the end when she's seeing her younger self as she's falling and finally learns how to harness that anger at how she was treated as a source of self-empowerment. Totally got me right in the feels.

[@V_4_Versace]

Honestly, it was even hard for me watching the rehearsal! Like even though I KNOW they are acting, watching everyone move away from her broke something in me 🥺

[@shirlycoh]

Fr, i was bawling my eyes out at that theater

[@tink6225]

it was so painful I almost cried in the theater

[@shae686]

Truly gets me every time I watch it. It’s beautiful and devastating at the same time

[@kimberlytotty3394]

The theatre was completely silent during these scenes-so moving and powerful-just absolutely beautiful.

[@myfuturegarden]

Yes! I was going to come say this. everyone was so quiet...holding our breaths. beautiful

[@junenye]

I was holding space in that moment

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

That scene has some of the best acting I've ever seen in any movie, so much emotion conveyed without a word, so powerful and raw. It gave me a lump in my throat when I saw this scene in the movie. It really makes you realize how talented Cynthia and Ariana are.

[@jacobb4795]

And how bonded they are

[@checreates]

I think what makes it special is they went beyond acting. They truly transcended and made this so personal. I don’t see Glinda and Elphaba here, I see Ari and Cynthia and the pain and isolation they both have gone through in the spotlight. Being misunderstood, and being there for each other, at this precious time. 💖

[@quinnhouk5369]

@@checreatesperfect. *claps* well said

[@jollyjeezy2883]

Cynthia knows how to connect with the viewer. I felt for her and cried for her in the ballroom scene.

[@jesusmariacatalanventura8174]

I was a guy who suffered bullying at school, so you can imagine how this scene hit me... I knew perfectly how Elphaba was feeling at that moment... Thanks for showing something like that in a movie, cause there's something that is still happening.

[@iamjackspyramidshapedhelmet]

Same here. I’d never seen the show or read the book so I had no idea this scene was coming and it hit me like a ton of bricks

[@lareineii]

I remember crying at age 7 bc i had no friends to play with at the playground ♡ this scene spoke to my inner child😢💛🥰

[@Reggie_DTI]

For real hits harder when life was unfair to yourself

[@BuddaFly18]

Same here and during one of the most devastating times in my life when my father died tragically. I was sobbing during this scene.

[@darbkavon]

Agreed

[@simtanic8]

This scene BROKE me. The emotion that was pouring from the screen is unmatched. You could feel her pain, it was real. This will forever be in my heart as one of the greatest cinema moments.

[@Kerrogann]

That scene made me cry, I was seeing myself in junior high, being bullied and humiliated, hoping for an outcome like this, hoping that someone would come and share my humiliation. It never happened of course, and seeing this scene made me so emotional because it was like seeing what I hoped for back then become reality on the big screen. I wasn’t sure I liked the movie up until that point. After that I was convinced, and in the end I loved the movie.

[@readstoomuch2070]

All of this!!! It brought me back to being bullied for being a bookworm and dressing differently. How healing it would have been to have someone march to our unique beat alongside us, with no ulterior motive aside from pure empathy and love 🥺

[@darion496]

Me too!

[@DavidicusMaximus]

But you made it through that moment. That proves the strength within you. Never let anyone take that away.

[@Scottical3]

This is the moment that really got me. Cynthia's emotions are just SO palpable. The scene ends, and I suddenly realized I had tears runnin' down my face (just like Elphaba). It's ust a beautifully-done scene, start-to-finish.

[@Cozycompanioncorner]

As someone who's been the laughing stock of a whole room, this moment hit me so hard. I've never cried in a theater that much

[@American_Boy]

This scene IS the movie and will go down in film history.

[@TheMrTeaParty]

Not only is this scene powerful and emotional you can learn a lot about elphaba just from how she dances. A lot of her dancing is reflective of animal mating rituals where they dance to communicate they want a companion and the fact that she was not only alone and dancing to show how she was alone but also how she grew up surrounded by animals and how she learned from them and the fact that Galinda -the “GA” is silent- danced in return with her is how an animal would communicate back when they want to be their companion when I saw it in theaters I noticed it which made me very emotional because not only is Galinda helping her feel included but it shows Elphaba’s cries for companionship which elevates the line “she does care, she just doesn’t show it” and gives more into the thought of the characters in that moment. This scene has to be one of the most powerful, memorable, emotional, and iconic of the film really showing why it’s such a great film.

[@checreates]

I didn’t think about this! Great point

[@vkat2650]

Wow... now I'm going to have to share this idea with everyone I know throughout the years. Such a beautiful impact they both have on each other. Companions for life

[@mariocontreras6855]

1:37 That's so powerful, I didn't know that was happening...

[@filtrations]

that’s exactly what we wanted..

[@michaelcolgan5296]

Well I've seen a couple posts..

[@brockbuster]

I'm in queer media, so.

[@tgabz]

she's in queer media, so...

[@evelynn1894]

@@tgabz woww i didn't know that , that was happening....

[@TropeAnatomy]

1:37 ARI SAID HOLDING SPACE !! Prophetic queen

[@SioBonz]

How many times can I cry at this scene? The limit does not exist

[@quinnhouk5369]

I didn’t cry but I was stunned by how well this was. The ONLY part I cried HARD at was One Short Day when the Wise Ones appeared

[@depressedcakke3877]

This is why they were crying in every interview. Dead serious. Rlly emotional scene

[@jaymartin2383]

I was bawling cuz all of us outcast know how Elphaba felt and to have Glinda to step in to tell her shes okay made me cry more.. Beautiful scene.

[@natuhhleee]

if this film doesn’t win any awards i will riot at dawn

[@quinnhouk5369]

I will join you

and meeeee

[@alesabelen1558]

Holding space for this until that day

[@cjames1770]

I think it’ll win best picture and I absolutely loved Anora too but I think this one wins it this year

[@pinklemonade6597]

I will be right behind you!

[@Jetrowdy]

This scene was so heartbreaking in such a beautiful way. I think we all know what it’s like to be bullied and laughed at, to feel Elphaba’s loneliness and pain, and Cynthia conveys it with such power and vulnerability. The moment Galinda truly sees that she herself is like Elphaba, always caring what others think; dancing along with Elphaba was her way of asking for forgiveness and wanting to connect with her. The “For Good” motif when they touch hands was the cherry on top of an already perfect scene (and had me crying like a baby). This film is absolutely beautiful.

[@joeyiscultured]

I love how deeply cynthia and ari care for each other. I don't usually care about how well actors get along off camera, but their friendship and real connection added so much to the movie. I'm so happy they were cast and can't wait for part 2!! (I will be sobbing)

[@sarah_harrison]

Watched it yesterday and I was bawling my eyes out during this scene. So powerful and you really could hear a pin dropped. Everyone at the theater just silenced, no people up their chairs, no one eating, no one talking, just complete melody of the dance and the connection now connected between Elphaba and Glinda. ❤❤❤❤

[@augustooyoutuberoficial]

ONE OF THE MOST EMOTIONAL SCENES!!!!

[@davip.s.andreis]

To me. Pass the same felling. I'm Crying very

[@echostarpals]

Just have to say as someone who's come from a long history of bullying. I appreciated what you did with this scene so much. So powerful, so emotional and just beautiful. The music composed with it really brought it all together.

[@sixfoursoul2538]

I am a 52 year 6 foot 5 big man from Chicago, I was balling like someone was chopping onions in the theater, If can cry anyone can cry!

[@moondoor9031]

1:24 That was one of the most emotional scenes of the movie

[@Ylnoliv]

@moondoor9031 well why

[@jenyank3181]

SOBBINGGGGGG

[@yurianators]

this was my favorite scene from the movie. It's so beautifully made, Ariana and Cynthia's acting was 🤌✨

[@justinp4702]

I never saw the stage play and I didn’t look up any plot details before I saw this at the movie theater. Wow. I was absolutely blown away. I haven’t been moved by a film like that in SO long. This scene in particular made me cry. If you’ve ever felt other than, different, or have been picked on just for being who you are…how could this scene not tug right at your heart? 😢

[@shilohbell-jessop8541]

I love when Glinda says "no" after her friends tell her to stop.

[@AntleredDinoJammer]

I can't remember that scene without crying 😭😭 one of the most powerful pieces of acting ever

[@candidph]

I was so darn confused and cringing when this all started. I felt Elfie so bad at the point. I was drowning with her and just feeling so uneasy like I want to pull her out of that room. But then Glinda happened and I was sobbing... This was my favorite part of Part 1... This will forever hold space and rent free in my head...

[@1mmmrrrmmm]

Same!!

[@ViniciusRibeiro-vg4oq]

I cried so much watching this on the big screen that I have no words to express my feelings.

[@kimberlylang1941]

This was the most powerful and personal scene of any movie I’ve ever seen. I have gone through that journey of holding my own through school and bullied throughout elementary school cause I was different. I feel her confidence but at the same time emotional hurt in that scene. I wanted a Glinda to come and see me in my alone but it didn’t happened until I was seen more when I got older. It takes one person to see another for who they are to help others see it too. I felt that scene more than any part of the movie and it still resonates with me and will for probably the rest of my life.

[@theronaldophotography4971]

This scene is one of the most powerful and beautifully executed scenes in the movie that made the whole audience crying... Cynthia and Ariana were born to play Elphaba and Glinda.

[@mikey_m114]

THIS MOVIE WAS SO GOOD I NEED TO SEE IT AGAIN

[@yas4435]

Only IMAX please

[@Sw33tLilMonstr]

Almost no dialogue but still the loudest scenes in the movie. Beautifully done😭

[@natuhhleee]

the way elphaba makes me feel SO understood as someone who’s been bullied and humiliated makes me even emotional from this

[@natuhhleee]

the fact that everyone could FEEEEEL the emotion when filming this like oh my GOODNESSSSS

[@topdog7962]

I'm so speechless about Cynthia

[@kla12343]

I saw Wicked in the theater today for the second time. This scene is absolutely beautiful and left me in tears both times. Phenomenal film; the cast, the sets, the choreography, the costumes, the singing! This is the first time I have watched an adaptation and thought the director absolutely nailed it. What a perfect vision he had for this movie! I have listened to the soundtrack at least two dozen times and have yet to get through defying gravity without tearing up. Now the question is whether or not see it for the third time?!

[@Melly01]

OMFG. I just bawled at that special moment in the theater! I've been telling my friends to bring tissues. I'm actually crying just watching it here again. Friendship. It's everything. ❤

[@ManalAlketbi-f2p]

I CRIED MY EYES OUT WHEN I SAW THIS SCNE!!!

[@IkerUnzu]

Cried the whole time

[@eytsjem786]

If I watched this when I was still younger, I wouldn’t be able to connect to this scene so much! I couldn’t held back my tears while watching this in the cinema. Now I’m obsessing over this movie, its production, and the hard work everyone had contributed to this masterpiece 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Cauldron6]

I did NOT expect to find this scene so moving but when Glinda walked up and started mirroring Elphaba’s moves… and when she wiped the tears from her cheek… god that hit me HARD! What a beautiful scene, so few words but it spoke volumes. What a fantastic film!!!

[@hellochristiaan]

1:37 THEY WERE WHAT

[@mariocontreras6855]

thats so powerful

[@yeahno8707]

⁠👉🏾🤏🏻

[@ShartinScorsese]

I’m in queer media. Can confirm.

[@Menehune3461]

@@yeahno8707HAHAHAHAHAHAH THIS MADE ME AUDIBLY LAUGH OUT LOUD

[@marvelousTUD]

I’ve seen it a couple posts 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Pelangi21]

This is emotional and powerful scene in this film. When Glinda join her, it makes me happy 🥺

[@nickt3176]

This was the most exquisitely filmed scene I have seen in a long time. The sound engineering, the lighting, the music, the acting performances - everything came together to create one of the most memorable and emotional movie scenes I can ever remember seeing

[@AchillesandArtemis]

Ariana’s acting in this scene was top tier. I don’t want to give too much away in case people haven’t watched it yet, but she made me so emotional in this scene. Needless to say, Cynthia was fantastic!

[@SamuelLinnane-s2b]

I had not cried in a movie for ages.This and The Wild Robot had me bawling.

[@its_eli]

Ive watched it twice now, and it hit me with the same level of intensity both times. I cried y'all, I cried.

[@michaelpangilinan2051]

One of my favourite scenes from this movie 🥰🥺 I cried a lot while watching it in the cinema 😭 I really do believe that small act of kindness can make a big difference.

[@thedudeabides2531]

Well said.

[@ericwaltner6909]

This movie is the best movie of the year I can’t wait for part 2

[@alesabelen1558]

This cracked my heart in half and put it back together with pure tenderness

[@sameidymeas5449]

1:36 Holding space for Elphaba 😭😭😭

[@swirlingchi]

I swear my whole body was welling up until my eyes erupted in cathartic tears when Arianna wiped her cheek. I was unprepared thinking Defying Gravity would bring out the tears. Truly a remarkable scene. Top movie experience in many years for me

[@TheatreLover-c3r]

This was my favourite scene! It’s so emotional and beautiful.

[@HapticSensation]

I was FIGHTING for my life during this scene. Absolutely fantastical 🥹

[@JeremyMYG]

This scene breaks me DOWNNNNN. Elphaba’s pain hurts me so deeply. The acting in this is superb. All the flowers to EVERYONE involved.

[@pamem7344]

This scene was so beautiful, SO BEAUTIFUL… that even watching this video or listening to the Ozdust duet song makes me cry

[@oliviaraney4307]

Wow Cynthia Erivo has done insane work embodying Elphaba for this film

[@SweetLibertyTravels]

Elphaba's tears during that dance scene! You could FEEL the emotion 💔😢😭

[@claddagh1826]

but how was she able to cry with no physical effect? i do not get it, and i really need john m chu to explain the disconnect!!

[@mysaferefuge]

You could hear a pin drop during this scene. Everyone was SOBBING.

[@julianna1260]

ARI HOLDING SPACE FOR ELPHABA

[@janebutterfly9450]

I cried both times when I watched it in theater! So much emotion and that can only happen with great acting!! Applause to both Cynthia and Ariana and the whole cast! Gonna go watch for the 3rd time!

[@micanikko]

I cried in this scene. And I hardly cry in any piece of media. I'm glad they went with the more emotional route.

[@charliecheadle9154]

I just watched it yesterday. I was SOBBING at this part. It resonated with my hurting inner child and I couldn’t stop crying. From the tears Elphaba was shedding to Glinda being the only person to validate her feelings, it was such a powerful scene. Heartbreaking but so so powerful

[@swirlingchi]

One of the most important and legendary scenes in decades. Every moment of the entire scene is breathtakingly captivating. The support Arianna gave with just her eyes is inspiring - it just takes one person to see you…

[@Pinkiiiiii9]

I think this scene was so powerful for so many people because it wasn't acting. Ari and Cynthia have made it clear they deeply relate to these characters at their core. Cynthia was not acting. That was real pain coming out of those tears from real experiences shes struggled with similar to elphabas. And glindas care was Ari's genuine care and empathy for Cynthia. You could pick up on it. And as someone who relates so deeply to elphaba and cynthia, this scene has touched me so deeply, i cant stop thinking about it. I was sobbing during this part. Im so proud of this story and this film.

[@jacksonconnell]

My favorite scene of the whole film. The moment Glinda wiped her tear was a game over for me. I unlimitedly love this film so much 🥹🩷💚

[@jjbaxiwtv]

Almost everyone in the movie theater that I went to took out their tissues during this scene it was so moving

[@kharissmahindsman8823]

This scene is so emotional I can’t even stop crying on this one every single time

[@summeroflove394]

I went in knowing this scene was emotional. Didn’t realise how much this would hit me. I couldn’t stop crying the moment Elphy entered. Brilliant scene and brilliantly acted by both actors.

[@simpleplanfan011]

This scene transported me back to every moment I’ve ever felt like an outsider. A very raw and emotional scene.

[@Floraseni]

Same...

[@ongyokelingmoe4940]

As someone who has been ridiculed for my skin condition, I understand this scene so much. I understood eplhabas pain through the cinema scene. I was bawling and crying in the cinema. Bravo Cynthia and Ariana

[@reebeenzlindsay4842]

This scene was magical beyond measures. Touched me watching it play out. Beautifully portrayed, so realistic to individuals in society and emotionally captivating. Simple message; kindness is free and takes no time to carry out. Be kind to others & remember, even every star🌟 is different in their own ways. Uniqueness is cool.🤙🏾

[@joanasofia6171]

I really appreciate how dedicated and passionate everyone is and how much emotion they put into a big production movie. I think as humans each of us can see a bit of our characteristics in Elphaba or Glinda, we can empathise so much with them and see part of our personal struggle reflected back at us. From what I have read in comments people really feel like this movie mirrored some of their personal struggles wich ever they are, this is the beauty of movie making, they made it now it belongs to the human collective. The emotion in this movie is such a unique thing to find paired with great visuals and story telling I am really greatfull that it took the time it did to see this movie materialise, they somehow found the perfect people to convey this beautifull masterpiece. I feel like this movie is really allowing people to feel their emotions, accept them and released them. In times of war, uncertanty and A.I taking over human creativity it reminded us that we are all filled with such powerfull emotions that really can shape our surroundings and healling is an important thing that we need to take care of for ourselves. This is such a Gift to the world, trully from the bottom of my heart thank you for this amazing gift!!! 🌈💚💖💚💖💚💖💚💖🌈🦁🤖🎃👠💫🌪

[@antoinettelopes]

🙏🏼🤗

[@planclops]

Thank you for saying this. Reading this hit me right in the feels.

[@ChelseaCookmusic2011]

This scene alone is why I understand why Ari and Cynthia bonded so deeply together and why they’re both always so emotional and connected during press tours. Having to learn and constantly practice this type of emotion and chemistry forces you to really understand a person. Those were Cynthia’s real tears. She cried everytime they had to do this scene because she had to portray the embodiment of utter loneliness, rejection, humiliation and bravery in the face of fear.

[@spookyhouses]

Just saw this for the second time, and we're going back this weekend. This scene is just completely emotionally overwhelming. The pain, the courage, the connection.... Unreal.

[@MegaENCHANCER]

When elphaba put on the hat again, it was like she chose to own her shame which simultaneously takes away its power over her. It brought me back me to moments in my life where I plucked the courage to do the same and it reminded me of the immense strength that was needed to do so. I felt so seen.

[@AntonioFloresBlanca]

This scene broke me in million pieces

[@Snugglebit]

Absolutely sobbing the entire scene, and so were the people sitting around me in the theater. What these women did is just incredible.

[@coolcliff18]

The same happened with me.

[@purplequokka]

I could watch this scene a billion times, and I will still cry every single time. Both Cynthia and Ari were phenomenal in this 😭

[@yas4435]

A greatest moment of the relationship!!!! Love this scene that I have seen 3x in IMAX!!!!!❤❤

[@gilangsetyawibawa185]

I wanna hug Elphie too...😢 LET'S ALL HOLD SPACE FOR THIS OZDUST DUET TOGETHER!

[@michelearm6688]

I've seen this movie twice so far and cried both times during this scene. So incredibly moving.

[@dforbay]

This scene...was so poweful. The theatre was SILENT, except for the people i could hear sniffling/crying. Me being one of them lol. Top tier acting from the both of them.

[@ZenG12]

J’ai regardé l’avant-première vendredi passé, j’ai été le revoir hier en VO pour mon anniversaire ! Cette scène m’a encore bien fait pleurer, elle est tellement touchante et forte à la fois !

[@nova4005]

I loved this scene. It was the most touching part of the film, and ushered in their close friendship.

[@CyrusChennault]

Extremely powerful acting, Cynthia makes me cry everytime (ive seen it 4 times!)

[@howlingechoes1012]

I bawled harder during this scene today than I did when I saw it for the first time in theaters. So freaking powerful and jsut resonates with so many of us out there that feel so alone and isolated, no matter how many people physically surround us. Cannot thank Jon, Ariana, but most importantly Cynthia enough for having done this scene justice and to absolute sheer perfection

[@Robynkearsee]

This scene is so touching, it had me crying so much

[@lysh9401]

Even just thinking about these scenes again I feel chills. This was an absolute treasure in the movie

[@DiuQuy]

This scene reflects the deep pain for every person who has felt othered and ostracized. How powerful it is to have one person see you and care about your pain and embracing your weird dance and the unique ways you show up in the world.

[@tahia1988]

I cried like a child in this scene🥲 This scene is the most emotional in the film

[@heartyartx]

The most special moment in this film. It’s so powerful and touching my heart.

[@Savjsux]

I can’t remember the last time I cried that hard during a movie scene. Crying right now thinking about it!!!! 😂