Grace Springer (@instaagraace) just wanted to capture a memory from the Coldplay concert. She never imagined that she would end up exposing an infidelity, leading to a CEO's resignation and accumulating over 120 million views. What was her reward? Just a dollar and ten cents.
The 28-year-old woman, a fan of the British band, was at Gillette Stadium in Boston when the famous kiss cam focused on a couple who reacted with visible discomfort. The couple was Andrew Byron, CEO of the company Astronomer, and his Human Resources manager, Kristin Cabot. Both are married… just not to each other.
The video, which Springer uploaded without knowing who the protagonists were, became one of the year's most viral clips. What seemed like a lighthearted moment during the Coldplay show ended up triggering a full-fledged corporate and personal soap opera, complete with memes, headlines, and even a resignation.
Amidst such widespread attention, many assumed that the video's creator had made a fortune. But that was not the case. Grace publicly clarified: “I haven't made any money from the video or the views. It's not monetized.” She even showed on TikTok that the only amount she has received is $1.10.
Far from expressing regret, Grace asserts that she understands the uproar, although she defends her decision: "There were more than 50,000 people at the concert. If I hadn't uploaded it, someone else would have."
The truth is that, unwittingly, Springer became the accidental star of the now dubbed #Coldplaygate, a case that continues to spark debate over privacy, social media, and the impact of a simple video recorded from the stands and uploaded to TikTok.
Frequently asked questions about the viral video of the Coldplay concert and its impact
How much money did Grace Springer make from her viral TikTok video?
Grace Springer earned only one dollar and ten cents for her viral video of the Coldplay concert, despite accumulating over 120 million views. She clarified that the video was not monetized.
What consequences did the viral video of the Coldplay concert have?
The video prompted the resignation of Andrew Byron, CEO of the company Astronomer, after he was caught on the kiss cam with Kristin Cabot, his Human Resources manager. The incident unleashed a corporate and personal scandal, generating memes, headlines, and a debate about privacy and social media.
Why did Grace Springer's video go viral?
The video of Grace Springer captured an uncomfortable moment between two people on the kiss cam during a Coldplay concert. The spontaneity of Chris Martin's comment and the revelation of a possible infidelity caused the content to go viral on social media.
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