Former Astronomer HR Chief Kristin Cabot filed for divorce from her husband, Massachusetts entrepreneur Andrew Cabot, on August 13, 2025. The filing followed a viral kiss cam moment during a Coldplay concert, where Kristin was briefly shown kissing Astronomer’s CEO, Andy Byron, in front of thousands of fans.
Andrew’s spokesperson issued a statement on September 8, clarifying that the couple had already separated weeks before the stadium incident. The separation, they emphasized, was amicable and deeply private. Andrew also requested space and respect for the family as they navigate this challenging time.
The conflated timing of the Kiss Cam moment and the divorce announcement sparked widespread speculation about workplace boundaries and personal integrity. Public discussion centered on whether such moments carry unintended professional consequences—but Andrew’s statement aimed to defuse any further assumptions.
Kristin, previously married to Kenneth Thornby (divorced in 2022), later married Andrew. He serves as COO of the long-standing, family-owned Privateer Rum distillery in Massachusetts and has an educational background that spans Northeastern University, UCLA, and Harvard Graduate School of Education. The couple had recently settled in Rye, New Hampshire.
After the online buzz, Kristin deactivated her social media profiles. Andrew has kept a low profile, with little public commentary beyond the spokesperson’s statement. Their divorce proceedings are ongoing, with a court date set for November 26, 2025.