The Coldplay kiss-cam incident this summer became one of the most viral moments of 2025, capturing global attention and sparking intense social media debates. The video, filmed at Gillette Stadium on July 16, 2025, showed Kristin Cabot, 53, Astronomer’s chief people officer, in the arms of her then-boss Andy Byron, 51. The moment led to resignations for both Kristin and Andy and dominated online discussions for weeks.
Now, new details have emerged that shed further light on the story.
Kristin’s ex-husband, Andrew Cabot, was also at the concert
Sources revealed to PEOPLE that Kristin’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Andrew Cabot, CEO of a rum distillery and a member of one of Boston’s prominent families, was attending the same Coldplay concert—on a date of his own. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting he was blindsided in Japan, Andrew was present at Gillette Stadium that night.
A source clarified:
“Kristin and Andrew had been living apart, and one of the many misconceptions in the media is that [he] was in Japan and blindsided, when in fact he was at the Coldplay concert on a date.”
This revelation adds a surprising new angle to an already viral story.
No affair between Kristin and Andy, claims source
The same source emphasized that Kristin and Andy had maintained a professional friendship and that there was no affair. While Kristin accepted responsibility for the on-stage hug, the public fallout—including resignations and scrutiny—was intense. This clarification is part of ongoing efforts by those involved to challenge misinformation and provide context about the viral moment.
Andrew Cabot comments on divorce
Earlier this month, Andrew Cabot confirmed his separation from Kristin and requested privacy. Through a spokeswoman, he expressed hope that their legal separation could provide respectful closure and asked for the family’s privacy to be respected. Kristin and Andrew, who have children from previous marriages, had already been living apart prior to the concert, and Kristin filed for divorce about a month after the viral incident.
The viral Coldplay moment
The controversy began when Kristin appeared on the jumbotron at the Gillette Stadium concert in Andy’s arms, quickly ducking away. The band’s frontman joked about whether the pair were shy or having an affair. Once the identities of Kristin and Andy—and their existing marriages—became public, the incident triggered resignations, divorce filings, and weeks of online speculation.
With this new information about Andrew Cabot’s presence at the concert, the narrative around the kiss-cam moment is evolving, giving fans and the public a clearer perspective on what really happened.
