The Story BONUS EPISODE: Coldplay kisscam HR boss on the 16 seconds that ruined her life
Dec 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kristin Cabot, a married mother and former head of HR at Astronomer, shares her shocking story of a viral 'kiss cam' incident at a Coldplay concert. She reflects on the fallout from the moment, which unfairly tarnished her reputation and drew intense online abuse. Kristin delves into her friendship with her boss, Andy Byron, and the panic that followed the viral spread of their embrace. The conversation highlights the lasting impact of public shaming and her fight against cyberbullying.
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Kisscam Moment That Went Viral
- Kristin Cabot was filmed embracing her married boss on a Coldplay kiss cam and became viral within days.
- The 16-second clip drew 150 million views and sparked immediate public shaming and threats.
Context Behind The Embrace
- Cabot and Andy Byron had both recently separated and were friendly colleagues before the concert.
- She offered him a spare Coldplay ticket and they were dancing when the kiss cam caught them.
Immediate Aftermath And Crisis Moves
- They ducked and hid when shown on the Jumbotron and rushed out of the stadium worried about implications.
- They emailed Astronomer's board overnight to preempt fallout and later faced an internal investigation.