Five Facts About Kristin Cabot, the Woman in Viral Kiss Cam Video From a Coldplay Concert

A viral TikTok video from a recent Coldplay concert has thrown an unexpected spotlight on a tech executive who found herself the subject of speculation and commentary after an awkward kiss cam moment with a man identified as her boss. The clip has garnered millions of views and prompted widespread curiosity about the woman.

In the video, posted by TikTokker @instaagraace, the couple, now identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared visibly startled when they were unexpectedly shown on the big screen at the concert held at Gillette Stadium near Boston. The concert took place on Wednesday night, July 16, 2025.

As the camera panned to them during a kiss cam segment, Byron had his arms wrapped around Cabot from behind, with her hands resting over his. The moment initially looked affectionate until both seemed to realize they were being broadcast live to the entire stadium.

Cabot quickly covered her face with her hands and turned away from the camera, while Byron ducked out of sight. The sudden shift in their demeanor caught the attention of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who was watching the feed onstage.

“Look at these two,” Martin said warmly at first. But as the couple’s awkward retreat played out, his tone shifted. “Oh, what?” he added, puzzled. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

The moment captured on video and shared widely across social media has since fueled intense speculation about the nature of their relationship and triggered a wave of viral commentary.

Here are all the things we know about Cabot:

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

Cabot is far from a random concertgoer. She currently serves as Chief People Officer at Astronomer, a data orchestration company known for its Astro platform powered by Apache Airflow. Her LinkedIn accounts are now inaccessible.

Before deleting her accounts, Cabot shared her excitement about the new role on LinkedIn earlier this year, writing, “Incredibly excited to announce I have joined the Astronomer team as Chief People Officer! 🚀” 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, “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 Divorced and Has One Child

According to a report by the New York Post, Cabot is divorced and has one child. While the video has led to widespread internet theories about her relationship with Byron, sources note that Cabot keeps her personal life private and closely guards her family’s well-being.

3. She Leads With Connection and Empathy

Before joining Astronomer, Cabot was the Vice President of People at Neo4j, a graph database company. In a 2021 blog interview with the company, 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 in terms of what is meaningful to them.”

On the 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

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

In a candid video interview, she revealed that her love for heavy metal came from her friends, “And my love for heavy metal, which is a whole other topic, came from my head banger 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. She’s Not Letting the Viral Fame Derail Her Focus

Despite the internet frenzy, Cabot appears unfazed and firmly focused on her work. In a recent, but now-inaccessible LinkedIn post, 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 video continued to dominate conversation online, digital investigators quickly identified Megan Kerrigan Byron as Andy Byron’s wife. According to Page Six, Megan swiftly took down her Instagram and Facebook profiles following the public exposure.

Notably, the publication 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.

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, Cabot’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.