Who Is Alyssa Stoddard? The Woman Caught in the Andy Byron–Kristin Cabot Kiss Cam Video

A viral video from a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts has taken over social media — not because of the band’s performance, but due to a surprise moment in the crowd. The spotlight landed on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, who were seen sharing an intimate moment on the jumbotron. But now, a third person in the video is also gaining attention: Alyssa Stoddard.

Why Is Alyssa Stoddard Going Viral?

While the focus was initially on Byron and Cabot, social media users were quick to notice a third person in the background — Alyssa Stoddard, who appeared visibly surprised and awkward as the camera zoomed in. Her reaction, caught in the blink of an eye, has now become a popular meme online.

Posts are flooding platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, showing Stoddard’s stunned face with captions like: “That HR face when the CEO forgets about the code of conduct.”

“Me when I accidentally walk into office gossip turning real.”

Who Is Alyssa Stoddard?

According to her LinkedIn profile, Alyssa Stoddard is Senior Director of People at Astronomer, the same tech company caught up in the viral kiss cam drama. She joined the firm in January 2025 and was recently promoted to Vice President of People by Kristin Cabot herself, just before the scandal erupted.

Career Highlights:

• Vice President of People, Astronomer (2025–present)

• HR Business Partner, Proofpoint

• Manager of People Strategy, ObserveI

• Board Member, Little Sparks Project

Stoddard has built a solid career in people operations and HR strategy, and is known for her focus on culture, ethics, and team development — which makes her presence in this particular scandal even more ironic.

The Viral Coldplay Moment Explained

During a Coldplay concert in Boston, the live cam spotlighted Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot hugging closely. As the camera lingered, the pair quickly separated — but not before the moment was caught, recorded, and shared online.

Chris Martin even joked from the stage: “Oh look at these two… either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”

That one-liner set the crowd — and internet — on fire.

The Fallout So Far

As the story picked up steam, people began digging deeper. Reports suggest that Andy Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and lives with his family in New York. Neither Byron nor Cabot has responded to the claims, but the damage control appears to be in full effect behind the scenes.

Stoddard, though not directly involved, has now become part of the public spectacle — not because of her actions, but because her face told the whole story.