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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was on overseas work trip when his wife was embroiled in Coldplay ‘kiss cam' scandal: source
Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was on an overseas business trip when his wife, Kristin Cabot, was caught canoodling at a Coldplay concert — and the couple's relatives were likewise blindsided by the scandal, a source close to the situation told The Post. The tipster said Andrew Cabot, founder of the Massachusetts-based, high-end liquor maker, had been on a work-related trip to Japan and returned to find himself and his family in the middle of a social media firestorm. [Andrew] was in Asia for a few weeks and returned on Saturday, so he was gone while all this went down,' said the source, who requested anonymity to discuss the situation. 'Poor guy.' Multiple attempts to contact Andrew Cabot and Privateer Rum went unanswered. When The Post called Privateer Rum, the company's voicemail box was full. Kristin and Andrew Cabot married sometime after her previous divorce was finalized in 2022. The source said there had been little indication of any trouble in paradise before the Coldplay concert video went viral. 'The family is now saying they have been having marriage troubles for several months and were discussing separating — which I find interesting since as of a month ago they were saying how in love they are,' the source added. The Post was first to report that Kristin Cabot, whose maiden name in Stanek, was married to Andrew Cabot and that the pair had purchased a $2.2 million mansion in Rye, New Hampshire, just five months before the scandal broke out. The Cabots were seen smiling and wearing wedding rings alongside two young kids in a Facebook post from May 2024. Andrew Cabot is a member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Boston. The Cabots are one of the original 'Boston Brahmin' clans that controlled New England for centuries. A bio on Privateer's website says his 'ancestor, the original Andrew Cabot (1750-1791), was a merchant, rum distiller and successful American privateer during the American Revolution.' The brand — whose high-end bottles can retail for upward of $100 each — touts its strict use of authentic ingredients and 'Made in the USA' pedigree. 'One thing is certain,' one ad advises. 'Privateer advocates transparency, honesty and purity.' Kristin Cabot's now-deleted LinkedIn account showed that she has served as an 'advisory board member' at Privateer Rum since September 2020. Andy Byron, the now-ousted CEO of New York-based software firm Astronomer, was caught canoodling on the jumbotron 'kiss cam' at Gillette Stadium with Kristin Cabot, the company's head of HR. Both scrambled to get out of sight, prompting Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Astronomer placed both Kristin Cabot and Byron on leave while it investigated the incident. By last Saturday, Byron had resigned, with Astronomer co-founder Pete DeJoy taking over as the new interim CEO. So far, Kristin Cabot has yet to be fired. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay scandal: HR chief Kristin Cabot's husband was on a business trip in Japan; marriage troubles for months
Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot's husband was on a business trip in Japan when the Coldplay video went viral, a New York Post report claimed. Andrew Cabot, the husband of Kristin Cabot who was seen in the embrace of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in a Coldplay concert, was on a business trip in Japan when his wife went viral, the New York Post reported, citing an insider. The viral video of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot turned their world upside down with Kristin Cabot lying low, Andy Byron resigning from Astronomer -- the company where they worked together. Their personal lives are being discussed threadbare as they have become the latest meme. "Poor guy," the insider referred to Andrew Cabot who is the CEO of Privateer Rum as he was blindsided by his wife's extramarital affair like Andy Byron's wife Megan Kerrigan. The report said Andrew Cabot was in Japan on a work trip and returned Saturday while all this went down. 'The family is now saying they have been having marriage troubles for several months and were discussing separating — which I find interesting since as of a month ago they were saying how in love they are,' the source told the New York Post. Who is Andrew Cabot, a descendant of ' Boston Brahmin ' clans? Andrew Cabot is Kristin's second husband and they probably met at work as Kristin served as an advisory board member of Privateer Rum, since September 2020. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lana Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Design Craft Weekly Read More Undo At that time, Kristin was married to her previous husband. Just five months ago, the Cabots purchased a $2.2 million mansion in Rye, New Hampshire. In a Facebook post from May 2024, the Cabots were seen smiling and posing as a happy family with two young kids. Andrew Cabot is a member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Boston. The Cabots are one of the original 'Boston Brahmin' clans that controlled New England for centuries. Kristin Cabot has not issued any statement, neither has she resigned from her post. But she has been placed on leave as Astronomer investigates the incident.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Coldplaygate: Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot and her links to ‘Boston Brahmins'
Kristin Cabot, who was spotted at a Coldplay concert canoodling with Andy Byron, former CEO of the firm Astronomer and her boss, is part of an elite 'Boston Brahmin' family in Massachusetts. But who are these 'Boston Brahmins'? And how is Kristin linked to them? read more Today, 'Boston Brahmins' are usually found living in posh areas like Beacon Hill and adhering to their dress code – which is known around the world as 'preppy'. Image courtesy: NewtonCourt Kristin Cabot has been in the spotlight these past few days. Cabot was spotted at a Coldplay concert canoodling with Andy Byron, former CEO of the firm and her boss. While a couple being on a 'kisscam' at a rock concert is no big deal, the problem is that Cabot and Byron were cheating on their spouses. Cabot and Byron have both been mercilessly taken to task over the past few days. a, while Kristin thus far has not. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cabot, interestingly, is by marriage part of the wealthy Cabot family – who themselves are in the 'Boston Brahmins'. But who are the 'Boston Brahmins'? What do we know about them? Let's take a closer look: Who are they? The term 'Boston Brahmins' was coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Holmes, who was a famous author and poet, used the phrase in his 1861 novel Elsie Venner. It refers to the crème de la crème of Boston society – the moneyed, educated elite. Holmes in his book referred to these families as 'The Brahmin caste of New England'. This was a pointed reference to India and the caste system prevalent here at the time. Ironically, Holmes' son Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. These Massachusetts families could be identified by a few things. Firstly, by their roots. They were nearly all descended from the Puritans – who came over from England to the 'new world' in the 1600s to escape religious persecution. Second, they made their fortune as merchants and financiers. These families attend the same schools and colleges, particularly Harvard, and usually marry each other. They have names such as Cabot, Adams, Coffin, Eliot, Emerson, Endicott, Forbes, Gardner, Holmes, Lawrence, Lowell, Otis, Parkman, Peabody, Phillips, Putnam, Quincy, Weld, Wigglesworth, and Winthrop. They are known for their philanthropy and infamous for having their own British-sounding dialect. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They like to think of their city as the 'Athens of America'. They, above all, value culture and education. The term 'Boston Brahmins' was coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Image courtesy; Armstrong & Co There are only two ways of becoming a 'Boston Brahmin' – being born into such a family or marrying into it. Those belonging to 'Boston Brahmin' families must be mentioned in the newspaper at birth, when getting married and at death. The 'Boston Brahmins' have long been the subject of fascination for historians and authors. This is as much for their traditions as their place in American pop culture. However, not everyone is enamoured of them. Harriet Martineau, a sociologist who visited Boston in the 1830s, remarked that they were 'perhaps as aristocratic, vain, and vulgar a city, as described by its own 'first people,' as any in the world.' Martineau said their ideals and philosophies stood opposed to egalitarian ideals and inclusive citizenship. It must also be noted that the 'Boston Brahmins' fought to keep immigrants out of America. They founded the Immigration Restriction League in 1894 – which sought to bar the Irish and impose a literacy test for newcomers – and the puritanical Ward Society. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, they also founded a number of fine institutions including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Peabody Essex and Isabella Stewart Gardner museums, WGBH, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Athenaeum. Their influence began to fade with the arrival of Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Today, they are usually found living in posh areas like Beacon Hill and adhering to the 'Boston Brahmin' dress code – which is known around the world as 'preppy'. What do we know about the Cabots? Kristin is married to Andrew Cabot, the sixth-generation owner of spirits firm Privateer Rum. The firm was founded by his ancestor – also named Andrew Cabot (1750-1791). Andrew was a merchant, rum distiller and successful American privateer during the American Revolution. The Cabots are an extremely high-profile 'Boston Brahmin' family. According to the New York Post, a local poem regarding their status in society goes thus – ''And this is good old Boston, the home of the bean and the cod, the Lowells talk only to Cabots, and the Cabots talk only to God". Their wealth initially came from the 'carbon black" industry, which is critical in tyre manufacturing. They were also involved in shipping and various other industries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, they also made some of their money in the slave and opium trade. In 1972, the Cabot family's fortune was estimated at $200 million. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Image: Astronomer That would be worth $15.4 billion today. The family has donated to Harvard University, MIT, Norwich University, and the Perkins School for the Blind. Kristin and her husband Andrew live in a $2.2 million house in Massachusetts. She joined Astronomer, a US data analytics firm, as Chief People Officer. She has two decades of experience in her field. She has also served as advisory board member for Privateer Rum since September 2020. Kristin was previously married to Kenneth C Thornby. She filed for divorce from Thornby in 2018. The marriage ended in 2022. Astronomer initially attempted damage control, saying in a statement, 'Although our visibility may have shifted dramatically overnight, our offerings and dedication to our clients remain unchanged". However, Byron resigned as CEO of Astronomer over the weekend, while Kristin has been put on leave. Byron's wife Megan Kerrigan removed his surname from her social media accounts including Facebook. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Scandal-hit Astronomer HR chief has ties to Boston Brahmins. Who are they?
A two-second viral kiss-cam video featuring Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot and her boss Andy Byron during a Coldplay concert has led to a storm of memes as well as turned media gaze into their private lives. The scandal has brought into focus Cabot's elite family background - the Boston is married to Andrew Cabot, the sixth-generation owner of Privateer Rum, and has two children with him. The Cabots are one of the original Boston Brahmin families, whose influence stretches back to over two centuries. advertisementWHO ARE THE BOSTON BRAHMINS?One of America's oldest and storied aristocrats, the Boston Brahmins are descendants of English puritans. The puritans were religious reformers who sailed to New England in the 1600s. The term was coined in the 1860s by writer and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr, who likened Boston's elite class to the 'Brahmins' of India for their intellectualism, self-restraint, and inherited status. The name has stuck since families - Cabots, Lowells, Adamses, Peabodys, Eliots, and Winthrops - helped shape America's political, cultural, and educational institutions. These families helped create Harvard, launched shipping empires, and wrote some of the country's earliest Boston Brahmins were among the earliest to campaign for ending slavery and liberating enslaved people. They also bankrolled some of America's earliest museums and Anglo-American elites earned massive wealth through multiple business ventures - whale oil, opium, and later carbon black manufacturing (a critical component in the production of tyres).However, what set them apart was not just their wealth, but their cultural refinement. They preferred to stay out of the spotlight and married within their INFLUENCEEven though the grip of the Boston Brahmin families has begun to wane, the Cabot name still carries weight in Boston. Their estimated wealth is reported to be around USD 15 their legacy isn't without its share of controversy. Some of these families had backed the Immigration Restriction League - an anti-immigration organisation - that worked against migration from Southern and Eastern Europe. This was to protect their lineage and the idea of American as Irish, Italian and Jewish immigrants arrived in Boston, leaving their imprint on Boston's culture, the Boston Brahmins began to fade into the Cabot's fleeting kiss-cam video went viral, it brought with it a cacophony of opinions on the scandal involving two married people. And also threw the spotlight on America's oldest elite, whose legacy has been built on discretion.- EndsTrending Reel
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘What A Joke': Bengaluru CEO Rejects ‘Boston Brahmin' Analogy After Coldplay Kiss Cam Row
Last Updated: The term 'Boston Brahmin', which was meant to satirically evoke old-world privilege, has now drawn fire from caste-conscious discourse online. Bengaluru CEO and writer Anuradha Tiwari, who previously stirred debate over her post on 'Brahmin genes," has now pushed back against the online chatter linking the Coldplay concert controversy to Brahmins, calling the connection bizarre. 'That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke! Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video." She also opened the ground for debate, asking: 'What do you all think?" That Coldplay concert controversy has bizarrely been linked to Brahmins. What a joke!Didn't even know 'Boston Brahmins' was a real term until I watched this video. What do you all think? — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) July 22, 2025 Her tweet has sparked further discussion online, with many users expressing confusion over the term 'Boston Brahmin", which, despite its name, has no direct connection to Indian caste structures. The term resurfaced after media reports identified Kristin Cabot, the woman involved in the Coldplay kiss cam controversy, as part of the prominent Cabot family, historically associated with Boston's upper elite. Kristin and Andrew Cabot's family legacy includes major business interests in shipping, carbon black manufacturing, and the historic Privateer Rum distillery, which Andrew now runs as its sixth-generation owner. Ironically, the term 'Boston Brahmin', which was meant to satirically evoke old-world privilege, has now unintentionally drawn fire from caste-conscious discourse online. How Did X Users React? The renewed spotlight on the term 'Boston Brahmin' drew a wide range of reactions on social media, with many users expressing confusion, sarcasm, or historical insight. Abhinay Pandey, an X user, wrote: 'Never heard of a 'Boston Brahmin' before and probably it's not even a real thing. But the Brahmin-hate is so strong these days that even a CEO's affair gets blamed on them. " On the other hand, Amit Schandillia clarified the legitimacy of the phrase and said: 'Boston Brahmin is indeed a term. And quite a flattering one at that. Read up, you'll love it." Swayam Tiwari also weighed in, adding historical context. He said: 'Boston Brahmins were the wealthiest and most influential Americans in New England. The Rockefellers, etc., were all Boston Brahmins. So called because they were the direct descendants of the first English settlers." The thread of responses reflected a growing curiosity, and occasional confusion, among X users. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
