Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Viral Kiss Cam Scandal Leads to Astronomer HR Chief's Resignation and Ring-less Return

Astronomer HR executive Kristin Cabot was spotted for the first time outside her home on Wednesday since her infamous kiss cam moment with CEO Andy Byron

SCANDAL ROCKS THE TECH WORLD: HR EXEC'S SECRET LIFE EXPOSED

In a shocking turn of events, astronomer and software company HR chief Kristin Cabot has been spotted looking somber and guilty as sin after resigning from her high-powered position amidst a cheating scandal that's sent shockwaves through the tech world. The 52-year-old married mom of two was seen watering plants at her $2.2 million New Hampshire mansion, a far cry from the glamorous life she led just a week ago.

Kristin Cabot's world came crashing down around her when a kiss-cam video surfaced showing her getting cozy with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in Boston on July 16th. The two were seen scrambling to hide their intimate moment, sparking outrage among fans and prompting an investigation into the scandal.

Exclusive Daily Mail photos show the 52-year-old was without her wedding ring, which she had been previously seen wearing in social media photos, but was notably absent during her now infamous concert appearance

But what really got our attention was that Kristin's husband Andrew Cabot, a billionaire heir to the $15.4 billion Cabot family fortune, was nowhere to be found at the time of the scandal. Sources close to the couple revealed that he had been on a business trip in Asia when the news broke and returned home on Saturday to find his wife embroiled in the controversy.

The Cabots' marriage has been under scrutiny ever since, with insiders suggesting that Kristin's husband may not be taking her infidelity lying down. "He's furious," an insider told TheScholarlyNote.com. "He thought he had a good thing going with her, and now this."

Kristin's scandalous behavior has left many wondering if she was using her position at Astronomer to get close to Andy Byron, who is also married. "It looks like she was playing both sides against each other," an industry insider said.

She was snapped tending to her garden and watering her plants at her two-story, four-bedroom property in Rye, New Hampshire

But what really stings is that Kristin's husband Andrew may have been aware of his wife's wandering ways long before the scandal broke. Sources revealed that he had taken out a $1.6 million mortgage on their New Hampshire home, which they purchased in February for $2.2 million. "He must have known something was up," our insider said.

The Cabot family is one of Boston's most prominent and influential families, with a legacy dating back over 10 generations. Andrew Cabot's great-grandfather even founded the famous Privateer Rum brand, which is now worth millions.

But it looks like Kristin may not be getting any help from her husband in this scandalous affair. "He's not going to let her get away with this," our insider revealed. "She's going to have to face the consequences of her actions."

Despite being at the center of a very public cheating scandal, she appeared stoic, dressed in a pink matching gym set and light jacket, with her hair up in a messy bun

Meanwhile, Andy Byron has also taken a hit in the scandal, stepping down as CEO of Astronomer earlier this week. His wife Megan was seen fleeing their $2.4 million Maine mansion, seeking solace from friends and family.

As for Kristin, it looks like she's facing an uphill battle to save her marriage – or even salvage what's left of her reputation. "She's going to have a hard time getting back into the corporate world after this," our insider said. "People are talking about how she used her position at Astronomer to get close to Andy Byron."

The scandal has left many in the tech industry shaking their heads, wondering how such a high-powered executive could let things go so far off track.

The Cabots - listed as husband and wife in New Hampshire property records - bought a $2.2million, four-bedroom New Englander-style home in Rye this February

"It's a classic case of mixing business with pleasure," one insider said. "She should have known better than to cross the line like that."

But what really gets our attention is the sheer magnitude of Kristin's hypocrisy. Just last year, she posed for photos with her husband and children at his daughter's birthday party – all while wearing a wedding ring.

As for the status of her marriage, it remains unclear if Andrew Cabot has forgiven his wife or if they're even still together. Insiders say that Kristin is "biding her time" until the scandal blows over, but our insider warns that "she may be in for a rude awakening."

Kristin Cabot and Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who is also married, were caught red-handed on a kiss cam during a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts on July 16 - and called out by bewildered lead singer Chris Martin

"It's only going to get worse from here," our source said. "She needs to come clean and face the music – or risk losing everything she's worked for."

In related news, Megan Byron has reportedly been seeking crisis talks with her husband Andy over his alleged infidelity. Sources close to the couple revealed that they're trying to "work through" their issues in private.

But it looks like Kristin Cabot may have sealed her own fate with this scandal. As one industry insider put it: "She's going down, and she's taking everyone else with her."

Andy Byron stepped down as CEO on Tuesday

TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to both Kristin and Andrew Cabot for comment but so far, neither of them has responded.

UPDATE: We've just received word that the Cabots' marriage is on shaky ground – and it looks like they may be headed for a messy divorce. Stay tuned for more updates as this scandal continues to unfold!

Massachusetts property documents dated in January confirmed that Cabot is currently married to Andrew Cabot, the chief executive of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based booze maker. They are pictured together with his two kids

She was seen wearing a wedding ring in a family photo that was posted on social media in April of last year

Byron is married to wife Megan Byron, 50, the associate director of admissions at a Massachusetts prep school. The couple shares two sons

When Kristin (right) joined as HR boss in November 2024, Andy (center left) praised her as a 'perfect fit' for the company