The Coldplay kiss cam scandal that went viral in July has taken another dramatic turn. Former Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Andrew Cabot, less than a month after being caught on camera with her then-boss, Andy Byron.
The Coldplay Kiss Cam Moment That Sparked the Fallout
During Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on July 16, the arena’s kiss cam landed on Kristin Cabot and CEO Andy Byron. Instead of a simple kiss, the pair awkwardly hugged and quickly ducked out of view. The clip went viral after Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked to the crowd: “Either they’re having an affair… or they’re very shy.”
The moment sparked widespread speculation and intense online discussion, particularly after it was revealed that both Cabot and Byron were senior executives at the data startup Astronomer.
Resignations From Astronomer
Just days after the scandal, Andy Byron resigned from his role as Astronomer’s CEO on July 19, followed closely by Kristin Cabot, who stepped down from her position as Head of Human Resources. The company has since moved to restructure its leadership as the viral incident made international headlines.
Kristin Cabot Files for Divorce
On August 13, 2025, Kristin Cabot filed a divorce petition in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, officially ending her marriage to Andrew Cabot, a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune.
The divorce marks Andrew’s third marriage breakdown and Kristin’s second. Court documents revealed the couple had been living together in a recently purchased $2.2 million coastal home with a $1.6 million mortgage, which could now complicate property settlements.
Who Is Andrew Cabot?
Andrew Cabot is the CEO of the family-run Privateer Rum business and comes from an old “Boston Brahmin” lineage—one of New England’s wealthiest and most influential families. Known for his privileged background, Andrew has often been described as wealthy but detached.
Reactions From Andrew’s Ex-Wife
Andrew’s former wife, Julia Cabot, spoke out following the scandal, telling The Daily Mail that she wasn’t surprised by the turn of events.
“He’s saying it has nothing to do with him, even though they were married and shared a house. But then, the only thing he cares about is money,” Julia said.
She added that many of her friends texted her the word “karma” when the story broke. According to her, Andrew’s ego likely prevented him from being emotionally hurt, though she admitted he may have been embarrassed by the public exposure.
A Timeline of Events
• July 16, 2025 – Kiss cam incident at Coldplay concert goes viral.
• July 19, 2025 – Andy Byron resigns as Astronomer CEO.
• Late July 2025 – Kristin Cabot resigns from Astronomer.
• August 13, 2025 – Kristin files for divorce in New Hampshire.
What started as an awkward kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert has now unraveled into corporate resignations and a high-profile divorce. With Kristin Cabot moving on from both her job and marriage, and Andrew Cabot facing his third failed marriage, the fallout from the viral scandal shows no sign of slowing down.