{"id":31060,"date":"2025-07-19T00:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31060"},"modified":"2025-07-19T00:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T00:26:20","slug":"five-facts-about-kristin-cabot-the-woman-in-viral-kiss-cam-video-from-a-coldplay-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=31060","title":{"rendered":"Five Facts About Kristin Cabot, the Woman in Viral Kiss Cam Video From a Coldplay Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">She&#8217;s led people teams at top tech firms, built a career on empathy and leadership, and proudly blasts heavy metal from her Maine roots, but this week, none of that was what had the internet talking and peaking into her private life.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A viral TikTok video from a recent Coldplay concert has thrown an unexpected spotlight on a tech executive who found herself the subject of speculation and commentary after an awkward kiss cam moment with a man identified as her boss. The clip has garnered millions of views and prompted widespread curiosity about the woman.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/4u-e-nIcwUO2a5KECCbd6LBG0HbfTZkLvxcyUP9wP3o\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTAzNDk0OGYxMjQxYjZjODQ0YWNmMjkyOGY2Y2ZlNTFjYmQ4ODY0NGVkM2QyNmI0YWRhZTgxZGY5OTI1ZjQyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDg1JmhlaWdodD03Njg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/-38SVD4BWjmNpGdp61ojEjzHEk8uHW8CFe2JvxaTV8w\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTAzNDk0OGYxMjQxYjZjODQ0YWNmMjkyOGY2Y2ZlNTFjYmQ4ODY0NGVkM2QyNmI0YWRhZTgxZGY5OTI1ZjQyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDg1JmhlaWdodD03Njg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lpEWN8ps9-OdV84lxUcI1JENVPVd_KnfKqGGM9y5eZw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTAzNDk0OGYxMjQxYjZjODQ0YWNmMjkyOGY2Y2ZlNTFjYmQ4ODY0NGVkM2QyNmI0YWRhZTgxZGY5OTI1ZjQyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDg1JmhlaWdodD03Njg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/CU-J-xoWUdaxeJOdGWwCR7jQ3wfQGiJxnrPqZY_kSVs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTAzNDk0OGYxMjQxYjZjODQ0YWNmMjkyOGY2Y2ZlNTFjYmQ4ODY0NGVkM2QyNmI0YWRhZTgxZGY5OTI1ZjQyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDg1JmhlaWdodD03Njg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/4CiOqMoQXvsqwHsDd8C8TNtz_LtikMbuMF43603zP_4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTAzNDk0OGYxMjQxYjZjODQ0YWNmMjkyOGY2Y2ZlNTFjYmQ4ODY0NGVkM2QyNmI0YWRhZTgxZGY5OTI1ZjQyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDg1JmhlaWdodD03Njg.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 94.7265625vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/1034948f1241b6c844acf2928f6cfe51cbd88644ed3d26b4adae81df9925f420.png\" alt=\"The man and woman caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston before they were identified, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace\" width=\"485\" height=\"768\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The man and woman caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston before they were identified, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@instaagraace\/video\/7527910323681070367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@instaagraace\/video\/7527910323681070367\">In the video<\/a>, posted by TikTokker @instaagraace, the couple, now identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company&#8217;s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared visibly startled when they were unexpectedly shown on the big screen at the concert held at Gillette Stadium near Boston. The concert took place on Wednesday night, July 16, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the camera panned to them during a kiss cam segment, Byron had his arms wrapped around Cabot from behind, with her hands resting over his. The moment initially looked affectionate until both seemed to realize they were being broadcast live to the entire stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/653seBlgogodgy5X4uuTxWvciTPKuujRdLDAE9Zc-70\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWYzMWRkODU3MDI2MTBiN2ZlYWM1MDI5MTZlN2JiZGNiOWM0OGYzNzhkYzYyZTcxNmM2NWFiMzRhNjFlNjdkMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDgxJmhlaWdodD01NjM.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/zKDSSkDkI1SG0GRpf1Ns4irorNCn3A7iwSPHj5KORQw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWYzMWRkODU3MDI2MTBiN2ZlYWM1MDI5MTZlN2JiZGNiOWM0OGYzNzhkYzYyZTcxNmM2NWFiMzRhNjFlNjdkMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDgxJmhlaWdodD01NjM.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/dNO_BIAG57vuvajhAMXBGOFLSFXiBP_vRsShHAdbWYw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWYzMWRkODU3MDI2MTBiN2ZlYWM1MDI5MTZlN2JiZGNiOWM0OGYzNzhkYzYyZTcxNmM2NWFiMzRhNjFlNjdkMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDgxJmhlaWdodD01NjM.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/A1H6927rsivasSbqmOOFd5uNCQeflFAK9VMqyP7nmUI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWYzMWRkODU3MDI2MTBiN2ZlYWM1MDI5MTZlN2JiZGNiOWM0OGYzNzhkYzYyZTcxNmM2NWFiMzRhNjFlNjdkMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDgxJmhlaWdodD01NjM.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gCkJfLIrsg6dJjhhrHjCpKEgBtzpuQ0uXspNqhx0mow\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWYzMWRkODU3MDI2MTBiN2ZlYWM1MDI5MTZlN2JiZGNiOWM0OGYzNzhkYzYyZTcxNmM2NWFiMzRhNjFlNjdkMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDgxJmhlaWdodD01NjM.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/5f31dd85702610b7feac502916e7bbdcb9c48f378dc62e716c65ab34a61e67d2.png\" alt=\"Kristin Cabot hiding her face away from the kiss cam after realizing she's being broadcast, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace\" width=\"481\" height=\"563\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Kristin Cabot hiding her face away from the kiss cam after realizing she&#8217;s being broadcast, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Cabot quickly covered her face with her hands and turned away from the camera, while Byron ducked out of sight. The sudden shift in their demeanor caught the attention of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who was watching the feed onstage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Look at these two,&#8221; Martin\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@instaagraace\/video\/7527910323681070367\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@instaagraace\/video\/7527910323681070367\">said<\/a>\u00a0warmly at first. But as the couple&#8217;s awkward retreat played out, his tone shifted. &#8220;Oh, what?&#8221; he added, puzzled. &#8220;Either they&#8217;re having an affair or they&#8217;re just very shy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/uSd9okHnZ6_E3jImMtQtBUgAk89_pPb6-ZzCOERW62c\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM0YmY4ZDc2YjFkNTIyNTBjMGU2ZDVlOGM0MGEwNzU1MjVkZmFkYzNhMTY1Zjg0YTJkNWMxY2FmYmI0NjU0MS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY4JmhlaWdodD01NTk.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/us9UZZG-KOL3GXRdg1jubU5CzLxobLGkrp4ZInxl1qg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM0YmY4ZDc2YjFkNTIyNTBjMGU2ZDVlOGM0MGEwNzU1MjVkZmFkYzNhMTY1Zjg0YTJkNWMxY2FmYmI0NjU0MS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY4JmhlaWdodD01NTk.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ZWcfAs9HUzLVULDeTPTzKVWi9jtc9KN0UFnMYdQy6DQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM0YmY4ZDc2YjFkNTIyNTBjMGU2ZDVlOGM0MGEwNzU1MjVkZmFkYzNhMTY1Zjg0YTJkNWMxY2FmYmI0NjU0MS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY4JmhlaWdodD01NTk.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/VvZU5W_M3VDPchoEa905ekpNWC5r9GXMxpHFM1ZhckM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM0YmY4ZDc2YjFkNTIyNTBjMGU2ZDVlOGM0MGEwNzU1MjVkZmFkYzNhMTY1Zjg0YTJkNWMxY2FmYmI0NjU0MS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY4JmhlaWdodD01NTk.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0MT4B5tuRSkb_9Ejk8IrVZ53R5gG7YF2d8Gl4VAeJxo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM0YmY4ZDc2YjFkNTIyNTBjMGU2ZDVlOGM0MGEwNzU1MjVkZmFkYzNhMTY1Zjg0YTJkNWMxY2FmYmI0NjU0MS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NDY4JmhlaWdodD01NTk.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/f34bf8d76b1d52250c0e6d5e8c40a075525dfadc3a165f84a2d5c1cafbb46541.png\" alt=\"Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot hide their faces from the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace\" width=\"468\" height=\"559\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot hide their faces from the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston, from a video post dated July 17, 2025 | Source: TikTok\/instaagraace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The moment captured on video and shared widely across social media has since fueled intense speculation about the nature of their relationship and triggered a wave of viral commentary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Here are all the things we know about Cabot:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-container___IIak\"><iframe class=\"EmbedTiktok_embed-tiktok-iframe__c8PI0\" title=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7527910323681070367\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">1. Kristin Cabot Is a Top Executive in the Tech Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Cabot is far from a random concertgoer. She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristinthornby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristinthornby\/\">currently serves<\/a>\u00a0as Chief People Officer at Astronomer, a data orchestration company known for its Astro platform powered by Apache Airflow. Her LinkedIn accounts are now inaccessible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/wkd-DMg14fl8om1lWAmEthFGmRkF08i86wkhzjxIBsQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTA1Y2Q3ZTAxNGQxOTk5N2Y0ODE5MDkxY2Q5MDM4NzI3ODljOTE0MDc2MTgzMjI3MDQwNDExNTc3NWNjZGEzMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE3NCZoZWlnaHQ9NDg5.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/90PlrTaT-swPoXElLffWnTYwIUONlE9dumlsXJRIOJQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTA1Y2Q3ZTAxNGQxOTk5N2Y0ODE5MDkxY2Q5MDM4NzI3ODljOTE0MDc2MTgzMjI3MDQwNDExNTc3NWNjZGEzMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE3NCZoZWlnaHQ9NDg5.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/VVp81BqWYyDuJP3V3fz5P7zxgWY5l6fnBNItgiZh5T4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTA1Y2Q3ZTAxNGQxOTk5N2Y0ODE5MDkxY2Q5MDM4NzI3ODljOTE0MDc2MTgzMjI3MDQwNDExNTc3NWNjZGEzMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE3NCZoZWlnaHQ9NDg5.jpg 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class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Kristin Cabot, from a YouTube post dated March 30, 2021 | Source: YouTube\/Neo4j<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before deleting her accounts, Cabot shared her excitement about the new role on LinkedIn earlier this year,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_incredibly-excited-to-announce-i-have-joined-activity-7265050158302650368-42oh?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAADKiHf0BnDFdflRBxUwIJ-zgoKnsQ288AlQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_incredibly-excited-to-announce-i-have-joined-activity-7265050158302650368-42oh?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAADKiHf0BnDFdflRBxUwIJ-zgoKnsQ288AlQ\">writing<\/a>, &#8220;Incredibly excited to announce I have joined the 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/1f78d072abc62afe6acc48ff4b22cb2a36b61b08abfe96bd50bd2da1aaabaeb9.png\" alt=\"CEO Astronomer, Andy Byron in an interview with NYSETV, from a YouTube post dated June 25, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NYSETV\" width=\"1159\" height=\"588\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">CEO Astronomer, Andy Byron in an interview with NYSETV, from a YouTube post dated June 25, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NYSETV<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_were-hiring-a-senior-recruiter-at-astronomer-activity-7283268160122716161-ZEaJ?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_were-hiring-a-senior-recruiter-at-astronomer-activity-7283268160122716161-ZEaJ?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=AC\">continued<\/a>\u00a0in a follow-up post, &#8220;Since joining as Chief People Officer a couple of months ago, I&#8217;ve been blown away by the team and the incredible work we\u2019re doing!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/aPT5rBrvwWoSLGG7ygiH-Z0tGUTLI6Lb79O5UuaiPmE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzcxNTRlZTAwYjdhM2QwYjM2MDVkY2FjYmNiMGYxN2JlZjRlNTZmM2VkNWE2MGIwNzRlZDkxZDk3Yzg4N2ViOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE2NCZoZWlnaHQ9NDky.jpg 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She&#8217;s Divorced and Has One Child<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to a report by the New York Post, Cabot is\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/couple-caught-on-kiss-cam-at-coldplay-concert-dodges-out-of-sight-as-chris-martin-wonders-if-theyre-having-an-affair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/07\/17\/us-news\/couple-caught-on-kiss-cam-at-coldplay-concert-dodges-out-of-sight-as-chris-martin-wonders-if-theyre-having-an-affair\/\">divorced and has one child<\/a>. While the video has led to widespread internet theories about her relationship with Byron, sources note that Cabot keeps her personal life private and closely guards her family\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__gkfMY\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">3. She Leads With Connection and Empathy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before joining Astronomer, Cabot was the Vice President of People at Neo4j, a graph database company. 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She&#8217;s Proudly from Maine and a Metalhead at Heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Cabot isn&#8217;t your average tech executive. 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In a recent, but now-inaccessible LinkedIn post, she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_were-hiring-a-senior-recruiter-at-astronomer-activity-7283268160122716161-ZEaJ?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kristinthornby_were-hiring-a-senior-recruiter-at-astronomer-activity-7283268160122716161-ZEaJ?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=AC\">shared<\/a>\u00a0a hiring update at Astronomer, &#8220;Now, I&#8217;m excited to help grow our People team and bring on folks passionate about attracting top talent and shaping the future of Astronomer! \ud83d\ude80 If this sounds like you, please apply!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Her ability to stay grounded amid viral fame has impressed colleagues and followers alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__UrKFe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, as the video continued to dominate conversation online, digital investigators\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/wife-of-ceo-allegedly-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-deletes-socials-after-video-goes-viral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2025\/07\/17\/celebrity-news\/wife-of-ceo-allegedly-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-deletes-socials-after-video-goes-viral\/\">quickly identified<\/a>\u00a0Megan Kerrigan Byron as Andy Byron&#8217;s wife. 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