‘Wicked’ at the Golden Globes: From That “Holding Space” Meme to Michelle Yeoh “Serving Mother”

Story by Nicole Fell

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Wicked's golden moment at the 2025 Golden Globes sees meme-worthy moments, box office triumphs, and the cast clapping back at internet chatter.

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Wicked's record-breaking $114 million domestic box office debut helps it win the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, with director Jon M. Chu praising the fans who 'discover the world isn't exactly the way we thought it was' and have the 'courage and strength to rise up.'
Hosts Nikki Glaser and presenters Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh poke fun at Wicked's viral 'holding space' interview and internet buzz, with Glaser attempting to sing 'Popular' and Goldblum and Yeoh addressing being called 'zaddy' and 'serving mother.'

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Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Stephen Schwartz, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Nikki Glaser, Ralph Fiennes, Elton John, Wicked, Universal, Wicked, Joker 2, Conclave

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