Kristin Cabot, former Chief People Officer at Astronomer, was seen publicly for the first time since a viral kiss cam video at a Coldplay concert linked her to then-CEO Andy Byron.
The clip showed the two appearing affectionate, sparking online speculation—especially since both were married. The fallout led to their resignations and public scrutiny.
Cabot was recently photographed outside her New Hampshire home, notably without her wedding ring. Records show she
and her husband, Andrew Cabot, bought the property earlier this year. They have no children together but each
has kids from previous relationships. Kristin has not made any public statements since stepping down.
The video, amplified by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s joking onstage comment, quickly spread across social media.
Internet sleuths soon identified both executives, diving into their personal lives. Public opinion remains
divided—some critical, others sympathetic—but the professional consequences have been immediate.
Before the controversy, Cabot was respected for her people-first leadership and held senior HR roles at
companies like Neo4j. Her career trajectory was on the rise. Now, with the spotlight dimming, her future
remains unclear—an example of how quickly private moments can reshape public lives in today’s digital world.