Kristin Cabot, former Astronomer HR, files for divorce after Coldplay kiss-cam scandal
Kristin Cabot, ex-HR of Astronomer HR, and her husband have filed for divorce after the Coldplay Kiss-Cam scandal, where she was seen with ex-boss Andy Byron.
Kristin Cabot, the former HR of Astronomer HR, and her husband have reportedly filed for a divorce, a month after the viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam scandal. She was caught canoodling with her ex-boss Andy Byron.

Following the Coldplay controversy, Kristin's marriage to Andrew Cabot, the wealthiest scion of the Boston dynasty, was said to be in trouble. According to reports, they have now formally chosen to end their relationship.
After the kiss cam event went viral online, Byron's wife Megan Kerrigan removed her husband's last name from her social media site.
Who is Andrew Cabot?
Kristin's husband, Andrew Cabot, is Privateer Rum's CEO. Their family prosperity has earned them the title of Boston Brahmins. Andrew's wife went to the Coldplay performance with her boss while he was in Japan on business.
Andrew Cabot's ex-wife Julia makes major allegations against him
Julia Cabot, Andrew Cabot's ex-wife, disclosed that he was reportedly cool about his wife's decision to move on. Speaking to The Daily Mail, Julia said, “I texted Andrew right after it happened, and he said: ‘Her life is nothing to do with me,’ and said they were separating.”
Despite the fact that they were married and lived together, according to her, he said that "it has nothing to do with him. Claiming that Andrew was not a suitable husband, Julia said, “But then, the only thing he cares about is money.”
Julia remarked, "But she doesn't seem like wife material either." Andrew Cabot has three marriages under his belt.
The divorce papers were filed on August 13, one month after the significant controversy, as per the Daily Mail.
Calling it “karma”, Julia further stated, “He’s not a nice person. Now something not nice happened to him.”
All about Cabots wealth
Five months prior to the controversy, Kristin and Andrew Cabot purchased a $2.2 million two-story, four-bedroom New Englander-style home that was close to the Atlantic shore.
In 1972, the Cabots were worth $200 million, according to a New York Times feature. By 2025, the New York Post estimated that their wealth would have grown to $15.4 billion.
ABOUT THE AUTHORShweta KukretiShweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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