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A seemingly innocent hug at a Coldplay concert has ignited personal and professional turmoil for Andy Byron, CEO of American data firm Astronomer. A video of Byron embracing his company’s HR Head and Chief Public Officer, Kristin Cabot, has gone viral, fueling speculation of an affair and triggering a possible split from his wife.
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The incident occurred during a Coldplay concert in Boston, where Byron was seen hugging Cabot from behind. The pair appeared close and comfortable, drawing attention when the venue’s “kiss cam” zoomed in and broadcasted their interaction on the stadium’s big screen. Startled, both Byron and Cabot quickly tried to avoid the camera, but the moment had already caught public attention.
Coldplay's Chris Martin accidentally exposes astronomer CEO Andy Byron having an affair with his HR chief Kristin Cabot. pic.twitter.com/GMa2g0EiK3
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Coldplay's Chris Martin accidentally exposes astronomer CEO Andy Byron having an affair with his HR chief Kristin Cabot. pic.twitter.com/GMa2g0EiK3
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 17, 2025
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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, unaware of the identities involved, jokingly remarked on stage about the couple’s chemistry — a comment that further amplified the moment online.
As the video spread rapidly across social media, scrutiny intensified. Byron’s wife, Meghan Kerrigan, reportedly removed her married name from her Facebook profile, stoking rumours of an impending divorce.
Cabot, a Boston native and political science graduate from Gettysburg College, has been with Astronomer since November 2024. Her LinkedIn profile has since become a talking point among netizens.
What started as a public hug now threatens the personal and professional reputation of one of tech’s rising leaders — underscoring how even a brief moment can have lasting consequences in the digital age.
