Coldplay’s “Kiss Cam” Sparks Corporate Buzz After Spotlight Lands on Tech Executives
What started as a playful concert moment has turned into a hot topic in tech and HR circles. During Coldplay’s recent Boston show, the band’s signature “Kiss Cam” zeroed in on two unexpected faces in the crowd: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. Instead of leaning into the moment, Byron pulled down his baseball cap while Cabot turned away, visibly uncomfortable. Frontman Chris Martin, ever the entertainer, joked from the stage, “Looks like these two need to clear up some office rumors—are they having an affair?”
The comment, clearly meant in jest, quickly lit up social media.
Fans and amateur sleuths swiftly identified the pair using company headshots and social media profiles. A 2023 press release resurfaced in the frenzy, highlighting Byron’s glowing praise for Cabot’s “transformational leadership” in HR. Cabot, who finalized a divorce in 2022, has not posted publicly since the incident. Meanwhile, Byron’s wife reportedly deactivated her social media accounts amid an influx of public speculation.
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