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Source Says Astronomer Execs on Coldplay Kiss Cam Weren’t Having an Affair

A source says Kristin Cabot was already separated before the concert, with a divorce filing recorded on Aug. 13.

Overview

  • A source close to Kristin Cabot told People the pair were friends and denies an affair, while acknowledging the on-camera hug was inappropriate.
  • Records and a spokesperson confirm Cabot and her husband were already separated before the July 16 show, and she filed for divorce on Aug. 13.
  • Multiple reports say Andrew Cabot was also at the concert with a date, and the outing was not a company event but part of a larger group of friends.
  • Astronomer launched a board investigation after the viral clip; CEO Andy Byron resigned and HR chief Cabot later left, with cofounder Pete DeJoy serving as interim CEO.
  • The source reports Cabot faced intense harassment, including about 900 death threats in the first days, as the incident drew widespread online attention.