Ex-Astronomer HR exec Kristin Cabot divorcing husband after Coldplay kiss cam scandal: report

Kristin Cabot, the ex-chief people officer at Astronomer, has initiated divorce proceedings from her husband, Andrew Cabot, in the wake of a highly publicized kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert that implied an inappropriate relationship with her married boss, Andy Byron, resulting in both losing their jobs. On July 16, 2025, during a Coldplay performance at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, the band’s kiss cam captured Cabot and Byron, then CEO of Astronomer, in an intimate embrace. When they realized they were on the jumbotron, Cabot covered her face in embarrassment, and Byron ducked out of view, a reaction that drew attention. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped, ‘They’re either having an affair or they’re just very shy,’ which was caught on fan videos and quickly went viral on social media. Internet users identified the pair, linking them to Astronomer and sparking widespread speculation about an office romance. The scandal led to swift consequences: Andy Byron resigned as CEO on July 19, citing personal reasons, and Kristin Cabot followed with her resignation a few days later. Both departures were confirmed by the company, which faced significant public scrutiny. On August 13, Cabot filed for divorce in a New Hampshire court, with documents showing the process is ongoing and a scheduling conference set for November 26. Neither Cabot nor her representatives have commented publicly on the reasons behind the filing. Andrew Cabot’s ex-wife, Julia Byron, described the situation as ‘karma,’ revealing that Andrew has been through multiple divorces and showed little emotional concern about the incident, focusing instead on financial aspects. She suggested that the public shame was a form of retribution. Astronomer responded to the crisis by hiring Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin’s ex-wife, for a satirical ad that addressed the scandal humorously while promoting the company’s data automation services, attempting to mitigate the negative publicity. This episode highlights the risks of workplace relationships, especially between superiors and subordinates, and how viral moments on social media can rapidly escalate private matters into public spectacles, affecting careers and personal lives profoundly.