Astronomer Exec Kristin Cabot Seen for the First Time Since Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal, Sparking Buzz

The first sighting of Astronomer's former Chief People Officer since the kiss-cam scandal has the internet buzzing. Photos of her outside her home drew sharp opinions on social media.

Kristin Cabot, the HR executive who became embroiled in a viral cheating scandal at a concert, was seen in public for the first time since the incident.

Photos published by the Daily Mail show Kristin watering plants outside her home in New Hampshire, just days after resigning from her position at Astronomer.

In the photos, Kristin wears a tan chore jacket over a short pink dress, with her hair pulled up in a small bun. One photo shows her using a hose to water a row of flowering bushes along a white fence, while another shows her walking back inside.

Notably, her wedding ring is missing — a stark contrast to older photos previously shared on her social media accounts, where she was often seen wearing the ring during casual outings and family events.

Kristin’s current relationship status remains unclear. Her husband, Andrew Cabot, returned from a trip to Asia shortly after news of the scandal broke. The Cabot family belongs to Boston’s upper-crust Brahmin elite and is reportedly worth over $15.4 billion.

It is not known when Kristin and Andrew began their relationship. According to public records, Andrew was previously married twice — once from 1993 to 2013, and again from 2014 to 2018. Kristin was also married once before and divorced in 2020.

The pair does not have children together, though Andrew is a father to adult children from his first marriage, and Kristin has younger children from her own prior marriage.

The Cabots’ ordeal began on July 16 at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. During a quiet moment, the stadium’s kiss-cam focused on Kristin and her coworker, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, capturing them in a romantic embrace.

When they realized they were on camera, she quickly turned away while he ducked out of sight. Their awkward reaction prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke that they might be cheating — or simply very shy.

A video of the moment quickly went viral on social media. Internet sleuths soon discovered that Kristin and Andy were both married — but not to each other. Both executives resigned in the aftermath of the scandal.

However, public fascination with — and backlash to — the scandal shows no sign of slowing. After the Daily Mail shared exclusive new photos of Kristin, users flocked to the comments to weigh in.

Many users focused on her appearance in the photos. "She most certainly does look glum," wrote one user. "You can tell she's in a sad state," said another. A third simply observed, "Not a glamorous shot."

In the comments section of a Facebook Reel featuring the photos, some users condemned her actions. "She should be ashamed of herself[,] she knew he was married," wrote one user. But not everyone was as judgmental.

"People make mistakes small and BIG and everyone is prone to . Just leave them alone and let them be . we're no angels after all [sic]," another commenter said.

On TikTok, one user chimed in to say that "she rlly did not deserve that 😭.[sic]" Another urged people to "let her enjoy life," while a third asked, "Why are people more concerned about others' personal life🥺."

Beyond the backlash and subsequent resignations, the scandal may have additional repercussions. Kristin and her husband reportedly acquired their $2.2 million New Hampshire home in February of this year, taking out a $1.6 million mortgage.

The house was listed as a “fixer-upper,” requiring significant rehabilitation. Should they choose to separate or divorce, they may be forced to sell the house, as it is currently under a lien.

In the meantime, public interest in the viral kiss-cam video and its aftermath continues — and we've assembled five facts about Kristin to help you cut through the noise.

1. Kristin Cabot Is a Top Executive in the Tech Industry

Kristin is far from a random concertgoer. Until recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Astronomer, a data orchestration company known for its Astro platform, powered by Apache Airflow.

Her LinkedIn account is now inaccessible.

Before deleting her account, Kristin shared her excitement about the new role in a LinkedIn post earlier this year. "Incredibly excited to announce I have joined the Astronomer team as Chief People Officer! 🚀" she wrote, adding:

"I have been energized in my conversations with Andy Byron and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here, including aiding our employees’ career development."

She continued in a follow-up post that is now deleted, "Since joining as Chief People Officer a couple of months ago, I've been blown away by the team and the incredible work we’re doing!"

2. She's a Divorced Mom

According to a report by the New York Post, before her current marriage to Andrew, Kristin was previously divorced and has children from that marriage.

While the video has led to widespread internet theories about her relationship with the former Astronomer CEO, sources note that Kristin keeps her personal life private and closely guards her family’s well-being.

3. She Leads With Connection and Empathy

Before joining Astronomer, Kristin was the Vice President of People at Neo4j, a graph database company. In a 2021 blog interview with the company's CEO, Emil Eifrem, she shared insights about her people-first approach to leadership:

"I have always been able to find interesting pieces in everybody I meet. I really feel like if you give people the time to listen, there are connections that can be made with everyone. What I've learned through my personal life and work is about finding that common ground with people and meeting them at their levels [sic] in terms of what is meaningful to them."

On her now-deleted LinkedIn account, she also wrote, "I lead by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants." Her empathetic leadership style has earned her praise from former colleagues and made her a standout voice in the world of HR and talent strategy.

4. She's Proudly from Maine and a Metalhead at Heart

Kristin isn't your average tech executive. She grew up in Maine and has spoken about her eclectic group of childhood friends.

In a candid, but now-inaccessible, video interview with Emil, she revealed, "My love for heavy metal, which is a whole other topic, came from my head banger [sic] long-haired friends."

It's a detail that has surprised many of her new followers and added another layer to her already multifaceted persona.

5. Her Focus on Work Was Clear Long Before the Viral Moment

Before the internet frenzy, Kristin always appeared unfazed and firmly focused on her work. Six months before the whole internet debacle, she shared a hiring update at Astronomer:

"Now, I'm excited to help grow our People team and bring on folks passionate about attracting top talent and shaping the future of Astronomer! 🚀 If this sounds like you, please apply!"

Her ability to stay grounded amid viral fame has impressed colleagues and followers alike.

Meanwhile, as the TikTok video continued to dominate conversation online, digital investigators quickly identified Megan Kerrigan Byron as Andy's wife. According to Page Six, Megan swiftly took down her Instagram and Facebook profiles following the public exposure.

Notably, Men's Journal also reported that before deleting her Facebook account altogether, the CEO's wife removed "Byron" from her last name, reverting to her maiden name on the platform.

The same report observed that her page, which had previously included family photos, became inaccessible as of Thursday morning. Also, as of July 19, 2025, the CEO had resigned.

Online reactions were swift, with many users voicing support for her quiet but bold statement. According to the New York Post, fans cheered her decision to delete her married name and urged her to laugh all the way to the bank.

In just a few seconds of a big screen footage, Kristin's life, once known mostly to colleagues and peers in the tech space, was pulled into the center of a viral whirlwind, proving how quickly private lives can become public stories, and how those in the spotlight, willingly or not, are more than just a moment frozen on screen.