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Husband Says Separation Preceded Coldplay ‘Kiss‑Cam’ Video at Center of Astronomer Turmoil

The estranged husband says they had separated weeks earlier.

Overview

  • Andrew Cabot told People, via a spokesperson, that he and Kristin Cabot had been privately and amicably separated several weeks before the July concert and that he is seeking privacy for his family.
  • Media reports say Kristin Cabot filed for divorce in August, about a month after the viral clip from the Foxborough show.
  • The video showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot in a close embrace, prompting onstage commentary from Coldplay singer Chris Martin.
  • Following the incident, Andy Byron resigned as CEO and Kristin Cabot left her role leading human resources at Astronomer.
  • Some outlets report the company later leaned on PR, including a promotional clip featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, though that detail has not been widely confirmed.