Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.

* She was placed on leave and later resigned as chief people officer from Astronomer after a video showed her hugging her boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert.
* The incident went viral, with Chris Martin commenting on stage that they were either having an affair or were shy.
* Cabot said she had a "crush" on Byron but was not in a romantic relationship and the hug was a mistake due to being drunk.
* She took accountability for her actions and gave up her career as a result.
* However, she claims that the harassment and abuse never ended and has been ongoing since the incident.
* Her children are too embarrassed to be seen with her or participate in public activities, and she receives threatening messages and is scrutinized online.
* Cabot believes that women were some of the cruelest critics, with many making personal attacks on her appearance and character.
* She and Byron stopped communicating as it was affecting their healing process.
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