Grace Springer, the woman behind the viral video that exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot in an awkward kiss cam moment, is now using the unexpected fame to try and pay off her $80,000 student loan debt. The moment, which took place at a Coldplay concert in Boston, became a media sensation after it revealed what many interpreted as a secret workplace affair.

Springer initially captured the jumbotron moment believing it to be an innocent and amusing clip. Like Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin, who jokingly addressed the couple before realizing the awkwardness, Grace had no idea she had just stumbled onto a corporate scandal. “I had no idea who the couple was,” she told The Sun. “Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it.”

Although she expressed mild regret for unintentionally upending people’s lives, she concluded, “Play stupid games… win stupid prizes,” acknowledging the public’s overwhelming interest in the drama that unfolded from her video.

Now, Grace is hoping that the entertainment value of her viral post might translate into financial support. She’s openly soliciting donations via her Instagram and TikTok bios, with a Venmo handle shared alongside the message: “Want to show your ratitude? Help me, who is just a girl, pay off $80,000 in student loans!” Her tongue-in-cheek approach has drawn both praise and criticism from online audiences.

The viral video, which showed Byron and Cabot caught off-guard by the kiss cam, led to a massive fallout, including Byron stepping down as CEO and both executives being suspended pending investigation. The scandal has raised questions about ethics and professionalism in executive leadership.

Meanwhile, Grace Springer has embraced her accidental role in the unfolding drama. Whether her campaign helps her clear her student debt or not, she’s now firmly part of one of the most unexpected corporate viral stories of the year—a mix of romance, scandal, and social media spectacle.