Woman Who Filmed CEO and Employee on Coldplay Concert Reveals How Much Money She’s Made From Viral Video
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The Coldplay concert viral video showing a CEO and his employee in an intimate moment during a live show sparked massive online buzz. Grace Springer, the woman who filmed the clip, now says she hasn’t earned a single dollar from the footage—despite over 125 million views online. Her unexpected role in the viral firestorm continues to generate debate.
What Happened During the Coldplay Concert Viral Video?
At a recent Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, Springer filmed a moment that shocked thousands. The jumbotron caught Andy Byron, CEO of software company Astronomer, swaying closely with his head of HR, Kristin Cabot.
Byron is married, and his visible awkwardness after being filmed only fueled rumors. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even joked on stage: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
Grace Springer, expecting to film a fun concert memory, didn’t realize what she had captured until after the show. “In the moment, I didn’t think much of it,” she said. “But with over 50,000 people there, everyone was chattering about it.”
Later, while reviewing the footage with friends, she confirmed the scene looked worse than expected. Her clip quickly spread across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
The Fallout: CEO Resigns, No Cash for Viral Fame

Despite the explosive popularity of the Coldplay concert viral video, Springer confirmed during an interview on This Morning that she hasn’t earned any money from it. “It’s not monetized,” she told viewers. “I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views.”
Springer said she sympathizes with Andy Byron’s wife, Megan, and others affected by the scandal. “I definitely feel for his family and those hurt by this,” she said. However, she stood by her decision to post the clip, adding, “If I hadn’t uploaded it, someone else would have.”
In response to the video, Astronomer launched a formal investigation. Both Byron and Cabot were placed on leave. Days later, Byron resigned. Astronomer said its leaders must “set the standard in both conduct and accountability,” which Byron failed to meet.
Pete DeJoy, a co-founder, has stepped in as interim CEO.
The Coldplay concert viral video not only sparked internet outrage but also cost a CEO his job and triggered a nationwide conversation about accountability and viral content. While Grace Springer gained global attention, she didn’t profit financially—only emotionally, knowing she might have helped someone else see the truth.
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