In a shocking turn of events, former HR chief Kristin Cabot of Astronomer has filed for divorce from her husband Andrew Cabot, just months after a viral scandal in which she and her boss Andy Byrne shared an intimate embrace at a Coldplay concert, creating a huge media buzz.
The incident, which took place at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts, happened when the ‘kiss cam’ focused on Cabot and Byrne, despite the two being already married. Seeing their shocked faces as they tried to avoid the camera, Coldplay singer Chris Martin jokes, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just too shy.” The moment spread like wildfire on social media and led to widespread discussion and speculation.
The developments were immediate. Byrne, who had been CEO of Astronomer since July 2023, resigned within days. The company launched an internal investigation and placed both Cabot and Byrne on leave while the investigation intensified.
According to The Daily Mail, on August 13, Kristin Cabot filed divorce papers in Portsmouth Court in New Hampshire, further deepening the crisis following the viral incident. The divorce filing reflects a serious personal crisis for Andrew Cabot, the CEO of Privateer Rum, as this is his third divorce.
The viral video sparked discussion online, with users quickly identifying Byrne and Cabot: Andy Byrne, who is married to marketing executive Megan Kerrigan, and Kristin Cabot, who is married to Andrew Cabot. Neither Cabot nor Byrne have made any public comment on the incident, and despite continued debate on social media, the Astronomer made it clear that Byrne has yet to make any public statement.
As time goes on, the two are facing internal investigations while the company’s probe continues, and now questions arise about what will happen next in their personal and professional lives.
