Kristin Cabot, the now-viral Chief People Officer at Astronomer, continues to face intense public scrutiny following the Coldplay concert scandal involving CEO Andy Byron. While Byron has since resigned amid the fallout, attention has now turned to Cabot’s personal life, particularly her marital status, which remains murky and hotly debated online.
During the concert, Byron was seen holding Cabot from behind when the “kiss cam” spotlighted them. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin made light of the moment, joking that the pair were either “having an affair or just very shy.” The awkward encounter immediately exploded on social media, turning what was meant to be a lighthearted concert moment into a career-altering public scandal.
As interest grew, a May 2024 Facebook post resurfaced, showing Kristin smiling with her arm around Privateer Rum owner Andrew Cabot, alongside two children. Both were visibly wearing wedding rings. The post contradicted earlier reports that Kristin was married to Kenneth Thornby, a relationship that reportedly ended in divorce in 2022 after filing for separation in 2018.
Adding to the speculation, another image shared by a family member, Maud Cabot, featured Andrew also wearing a wedding band, suggesting the couple may still be together. These social media posts, combined with public records, have deepened questions about Kristin’s personal situation at the time of the Coldplay incident.
Property records reviewed by the New York Post confirm that Kristin and Andrew Cabot jointly purchased a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire, in early 2025. They’ve reportedly been co-residing there since 2023, which indicates a close and likely active relationship—at least up until recently.
While the exact status of their marriage remains unclear, Kristin’s professional and personal lives are now heavily entangled in public discourse. Notably, her LinkedIn profile was deleted shortly after the video went viral, drawing further speculation. She had previously listed herself as an advisory board member at Privateer Rum, the company owned by Andrew.
As the fallout continues to unfold, Kristin Cabot has remained silent publicly. But with internet sleuths and media outlets closely following every detail, the public appetite for clarity shows no signs of fading.
