Despite 122 million views, Grace Springer clarifies she earned zero from the clip—and shares mixed feelings about its impact.

Caught on Camera, Not Cashing In

July 21, 2025: Coldplay fan Grace Springer, who unintentionally captured the infamous kiss cam clip of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot, has revealed that she made no money from the video—even after hundreds of millions of views. “I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views,” Grace Springer revealed to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary on Monday’s episode of the UK’s “This Morning.”

“Not Monetized”

While appearing on the UK’s This Morning, the 28-year-old explained: “I’ve actually made no money from the video itself or the views… It’s not monetized.” She filmed the moment at Gillette Stadium, expecting nothing more than a fun memory—but was taken aback as it spiraled into global attention.

Mixed Emotions Over Impact

Springer admitted she felt conflicted after the video went viral. “I definitely feel for Andy’s wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt.” Still, she noted that with over 50,000 people in attendance that night, someone else would likely have captured the same footage, calling it a case of “play stupid games… win stupid prizes.”

Ripple Effects: Career Fallout & Cultural Conversation

The clip triggered major consequences: Byron resigned as CEO, the company launched an internal investigation, and even Coldplay’s Chris Martin joked onstage that the band will now add a “kiss cam warning” to future concerts. Yet, Springer walked away empty-handed, raising questions about who really profits in viral scandals.

The video that turned into “ColdplayGate” didn’t enrich the woman who filmed it—Grace Springer made no money, but she did become a focal point in a story about fame, privacy, and unintended consequences.