🔥 From Viral Moment to Legal Papers
Kristin Cabot, former HR executive at Astronomer, has filed for divorce from her husband Andrew Cabot — less than a month after the pair became unwilling stars of a Coldplay Kiss Cam viral moment. The filing took place on August 13 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
🎥 The Kiss That Sparked It All
At a July Coldplay concert, the Kiss Cam caught Kristin getting close with her then-boss, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. The crowd roared, and Chris Martin himself quipped: “Either they’re having an affair or they’re really shy.” Within hours, the clip had exploded online, turning into a full-blown meme.
📉 Career Fallout
The public spectacle didn’t stop at internet fame. Both Kristin and Andy resigned from Astronomer in the aftermath. The company confirmed an internal investigation into the incident was launched.
💬 Ex-Wife’s Take
Andrew’s ex-wife Julia Cabot weighed in publicly, saying she reached out to him after the scandal and got the reply: “Her life is nothing to do with me.” Julia called the situation “karma” and suggested neither party was suited for the roles they played in the drama.
🏠 A $2.2M Question
The couple owns a $2.2 million coastal home in Rye, New Hampshire, bought in 2023. The fate of the property — and how it will be split — is likely to be a flashpoint in the divorce.
📌 The Bottom Line
What started as a cringeworthy on-camera moment has spiraled into job losses, public backlash, and now a high-profile divorce. The internet might move on, but for Kristin and Andrew, the fallout is only beginning.
