Grace Springer became an unexpected internet sensation after capturing a now-viral moment at a Coldplay concert featuring a CEO and his employee caught in an awkward embrace. The clip sparked millions of views and intense online speculation.
As the video continues to circulate widely, Springer has revealed exactly how much money she’s made from the viral fame and it may surprise you.
A Viral Coldplay Moment Captured by Grace Springer
During Coldplay’s recent concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, Grace Springer filmed what would become a massively talked-about moment. The clip showed Andy Byron, the CEO of software firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of HR, embracing during the show—caught live on the big screen. Byron, notably, is married, adding to the public interest.
As Coldplay’s Chris Martin joked mid-performance, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.” The couple’s reaction and the circumstances quickly led to online speculation and memes.
Springer told This Morning on ITV that she was hoping to appear on the jumbotron herself and captured the moment by chance. She explained she hadn’t initially realized what she filmed until after reviewing it with friends, saying, “Let’s see if it really looks that bad—and I think it does.”
The Real Earnings From the Viral Coldplay Clip
Despite the video reaching more than 125 million views, Grace Springer revealed she hasn’t earned anything from it. “I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views,” she said in her interview. “It’s not monetized.”
Speaking to LADbible, she expressed sympathy for those affected, especially Byron’s wife. She said she would want to know if her own partner had been exposed like that and added, “You have to be held accountable for your actions.”
Springer emphasized she wasn’t the only one filming, given that more than 50,000 people attended the concert. She believes the clip would have gone public regardless: “If it wasn’t me who uploaded it, I’m sure someone else would have.”
Following the incident, Astronomer launched an internal investigation, placing both Byron and Cabot on leave. A few days later, Byron resigned. The company issued a statement affirming their commitment to accountability and leadership standards, and named co-founder Pete DeJoy as interim CEO.