A night of music turned into a nightmare for two tech executives when Coldplay’s Kiss Cam revealed more than they intended. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR director Kristin Cabot became the unintended stars of the show when cameras captured what appeared to be an intimate moment between them during the band’s Boston concert. Their panicked reaction – immediately leaving the venue when they realized they were on the jumbotron – only fueled speculation about their relationship.
Background checks reveal both were in complicated personal situations at the time. Cabot, though divorced from her first husband, is married to rum company executive Andrew Cabot. Byron is married to Megan Carrigan Byron, who has since made her social media accounts private. The professional fallout was swift, with both executives being placed on leave from their positions at Astronomer.
Social media has dissected every frame of the viral video, with particular attention paid to Chris Martin’s joking comment about the pair potentially having an affair. Some have focused on the power dynamics at play between a CEO and HR director, while others have dug up old company statements that now seem telling in hindsight. As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of how quickly private moments can become public spectacles in today’s digital age.
