HR Executive Kristin Cabot in Viral Coldplay Concert Scandal, Husband Andrew Cabot Confirms Separation

On July 2025, a viral kiss-cam moment at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, turned into a scandal. Kristin Cabot, a 56-year-old HR executive, was caught on camera cuddling with her married boss, Andy Byron, during the show. The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking memes and worldwide attention.

Husband Breaks His Silence

Kristin’s husband, Andrew Cabot, a businessman and CEO of Privateer Rum, has now spoken publicly. He confirmed to People magazine that he and Kristin had already been “privately and amicably separated” before the concert.

A spokesperson explained, “Their decision to divorce was already underway prior to that evening. Andrew hopes the public now respects his family’s privacy.”

Viral Kiss-Cam Backlash

The incident unfolded inside Gillette Stadium with more than 55,000 fans in attendance. When the couple appeared on the big screen, Kristin first raised her hands to her mouth in shock, while Byron muttered, “F***** hell, it’s me.”* Coldplay’s Chris Martin even joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy.”

The crowd roared with laughter, and within hours, the clip went viral online.

Fallout for Families

The scandal created shockwaves beyond the concert. Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, quickly left their home and removed her married name from social media before deleting her account.

Kristin, who married Andrew in 2023, filed for divorce in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13, 2025. Court documents show they had tried mediation before deciding to split.

Career Consequences

Both Cabot and Byron resigned from their roles at Astronomer, the AI-driven tech firm where they worked. The company released a statement saying, “While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and work for customers remain the same.”

Byron had been CEO for two years, overseeing deals worth billions. Sources say his exit could cost him a large share of company stock options.

A Family with History

Andrew Cabot comes from one of New England’s old aristocratic families, known as the Boston Brahmins, with a family fortune worth an estimated $15 billion. His marriage with Kristin was his second, and he has children from a previous marriage.

Despite the scandal, Andrew’s spokesperson insists the separation was already in motion. The viral video, however, made private family struggles very public.