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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was abroad while wife Kristin caught in Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' scandal — here's what we know
Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum, was on a business trip overseas when his wife, Kristin Cabot , was caught in a 'kiss cam' scandal at a Coldplay concert. Andrew was traveling in Japan for work and returned home just after the scandal broke out. The insider said, 'Andrew was in Asia for a few weeks and returned on Saturday, so he was gone while all this went down. Poor guy.' Privateer Rum and Andrew Cabot did not respond to requests for comment. When The Post called the company, their voicemail was full. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MBA Data Science Data Science Design Thinking Finance Operations Management Others healthcare Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Degree others Leadership Product Management Cybersecurity Healthcare Management CXO Technology MCA Public Policy PGDM Digital Marketing Project Management Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Couple's marriage faced issues behind the scenes Kristin and Andrew married after her previous divorce was finalized in 2022. Before the concert video went viral, there was no sign of trouble in their marriage. The insider revealed the family now says the couple has been having marriage problems for several months and were thinking about separating. This was surprising because only a month ago, they appeared very in love, as per the New York Times report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Rolls-Royce Of Hearing Aids (And Under $100) Hear True Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Ozzy funeral: Where does Sharon Osbourne want to bury the iconic singer? Here's the place she has identified The Post first reported that Kristin Cabot's maiden name is Stanek. The couple bought a $2.2 million mansion in Rye, New Hampshire, just five months before the scandal. In May 2024, the Cabots posted a happy family photo on Facebook, smiling with wedding rings and two young kids. Live Events Andrew Cabot comes from one of Boston's oldest and richest families, known as the 'Boston Brahmin' clans who have long influenced New England. Privateer Rum's website notes Andrew's ancestor, the original Andrew Cabot (1750-1791), was a merchant, rum distiller, and American privateer during the Revolution, as per the report by New York Times. Privateer Rum's brand sells high-end rum bottles, some costing over $100, emphasizing authentic ingredients and 'Made in the USA.' Their ads stress 'transparency, honesty, and purity.' Kristin Cabot's LinkedIn, now deleted, showed she was an advisory board member at Privateer Rum since September 2020, as per the reports. Coldplay concert clip goes viral At the Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, Kristin was caught on the jumbotron 'kiss cam' canoodling with Andy Byron, the now-former CEO of New York software company Astronomer. Kristin works as the head of HR at Astronomer. Both tried to avoid the camera, leading Coldplay's singer Chris Martin to joke, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' ALSO READ: Sundar Pichai net worth: How rich is the Google CEO - is he a billionaire? After the incident, Astronomer put both Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron on leave while they investigated. Byron resigned by last Saturday. Astronomer's co-founder Pete DeJoy became interim CEO. Kristin Cabot has not been fired and remains on leave at Astronomer, according to the report by New York Times. FAQs Q1. Who is Kristin Cabot and why is she in the news? Kristin Cabot, wife of Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, went viral after being seen canoodling on a 'kiss cam' with another man at a Coldplay concert. Q2. Was Andrew Cabot present during the Coldplay kiss cam incident? No, Andrew Cabot was on a business trip to Japan when the incident happened and returned after it went viral.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Coldplay concert aftermath! How Kristin Cabot 'blindsided' spouse while Privateer Rum CEO was away
Kristin Cabot 'blindsided' spouse while Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was away and in the aftermath of Coldplay concert the family is having 'marriage troubles" and is "discussing separating,' The New York Post reported. The whereabouts of Kristin Cabot's spouse and Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot are in question after ex-Astronomer chief HR was caught on Coldplay kiss cam with Andy Byron. When Kristin Cabot was caught canoodling at a Coldplay concert, her husband Andrew Cabot was on an overseas business trip, a source familiar with the matter informed The Post. According to the insider's report, the Privateer Rum CEO had been on a work-related trip to Japan. The founder of the Massachusetts-based, high-end liquor maker, "was in Asia for a few weeks and returned on Saturday, so he was gone while all this went down.' Kristin tied the knot with Andrew Cabot, a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune, sometime after her previous divorce was finalised in 2022, the publication reported. 'There had been little indication of any trouble in paradise before the Coldplay concert video went viral,' the source added. The Coldplay scandal allegedly brought a firestorm in their personal lives, the source noted. '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 Post quoted the source as saying. Kristin Cabot and ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair became a hot topic on social media after the two were caught on Coldplay jumbotron in a romantic embrace on July 16 in Boston. The 52-year-old recently stepped down from her position at software company Astronomer after the alleged extra-marital affair became public, following the steps of Andy Byron. Few days ago, Kristin Cabot was spotted for the first time back at her $2.2 million home in Rye without the wedding ring, Daily Mail reported. In February this year, Kristin Cabot and Andrew Cabot reportedly took a loan of $2.2 million with Morgan Stanley to purchase the two-story, four-bedroom Rye property.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Astronomer hires Chris Martin's ex-wife as spokesperson after Coldplay kiss cam fiasco
Astronomer seems to be dealing well with its moment in the spotlight, having hired Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's ex-wife, as the company's 'temporary' spokesperson. Gwyneth Paltrow promotes Astronomer's latest AI and data products(X/@astronomerio) In a promotional video, released on X, the Hollywood actor known for movies like 'Iron Man' tells viewers that she's been hired on a 'very temporary basis' to represent 'more than 300 employees' at Astronomer, and to answer some very basic questions. What does Gwyneth Paltrow say in the Astronomer video? The video shared on X, shows Paltrow describe what the company does with a straight face, rather than address why Astronomer went viral in recent times. She promotes their latest AI and data products, while after another video header that seems to say how the company's social media team is holding up, Paltrow said there was still room for the company's Beyond Analytics conference, slated to take place in September. 'Thank you for your interest in Astronomer,' she said as the video came to an end. What is the Astronomer controversy? Astronomer has become a household name, as the interim CEO noted, following the actions of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the company's former CEO and HR head, respectively. The two were spotted cozying up at the Coldplay concert, when the kiss cam turned on them. However, their quick disengagement in front of the camera, sparked buzz of an affair, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin commenting that either the two were cheating or were very shy. Notably, both Byron and Cabot are married to other people. Byron's wife is Megan Kerrigan while Cabot is married to Andrew Cabot, owner of Privateer Rum, and member of one of Boston's most elite families. As the kiss cam moment went viral, Astronomer had initially put the two on leave, while opening an investigation into the matter. Soon after, Byron stepped down as CEO, and Cabot's resignation as the HR head followed.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kristin Cabot Leaves Husband Shocked During His Japan Work Trip With 'Kiss Cam' Row
Last Updated: Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot's wife, Kristin, was seen with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in Boston. The viral video led to both resigning from their positions. Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot's wife, Kristin, was reportedly caught in a romantic moment with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in Boston while Andrew was away on a business trip in Japan, sources cited by the New York Post. The video of the moment quickly went viral. 'Andrew was in Asia for a few weeks and returned on Saturday, so he was gone while all this went down," the report quoted the unnamed source as saying. Andrew and his family members were utterly shocked and caught off guard by Kristin's actions, NDTV quoted a report as saying. '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. Kristin and Andrew tied the knot in 2022 after her previous divorce was finalised. Just five months before the scandal surfaced, the couple had invested in a $2.2 million mansion in Rye, New Hampshire, indicating a seemingly stable relationship. Andrew hails from the esteemed Cabot family, a prominent member of America's upper crust, famously known as the 'Boston Brahmins'. This elite class was dubbed by Oliver Wendell Holmes in his 1861 novel Elsie Venner, likening Boston's high-society families to 'the Brahmin Caste of New England'. Brahmins are the highest priestly caste in India, and Holmes borrowed the term to describe Boston's upper-class, Anglo-Saxon Protestant families, which has stuck since then, NDTV reported. The Viral Video At Coldplay's Boston concert, the camera caught Byron snuggling up behind Cabot at Gillette Stadium, and the moment was broadcast on the Jumbotron. The unexpected exposure sent both into panic mode – Byron ducked down, trying to hide, while Cabot attempted to conceal her face. NEW: CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot from Astronomer caught having an affair on the jumbotron at Coldplay's Boston concert — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) July 17, 2025 The frantic manner in which the couple hid made Coldplay's Chris Martin joke that they were either having an affair or they were very shy. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy," Martin said. According to additional footage taken right after, he added, 'Holy sh-t. I hope we didn't do something bad." In the wake of the controversy, Byron stepped down first, and later, Kristin also resigned from her position on Thursday. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 23:35 IST 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Coldplay concert Kiss cam scandal: Where was Kristin Cabot's husband while she was with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron?
Andrew Cabot , CEO of Privateer Rum and member of Boston's elite "Brahmin" family, was thousands of miles away on a business trip in Japan when a scandal erupted back home. His wife, Kristin Cabot , was caught on camera in an intimate moment with her boss, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron , during a Coldplay concert — a moment that quickly went viral and triggered a storm of public scrutiny. The video, widely circulated online, shows Kristin and Byron in an apparent romantic embrace, ultimately leading to Byron's resignation from Astronomer. Kristin, who also works at Astronomer, has been placed on leave pending an internal investigation. Since the video surfaced, she has remained out of the public eye. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Insiders told the New York Post that both Andrew Cabot and Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, were blindsided by the affair. One source simply remarked, 'Poor guy,' referring to Andrew. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Despite the public image of a strong marriage — including a smiling family photo posted on Facebook in May 2024 — sources now claim the Cabots had been experiencing marital troubles for months and were considering separation. This revelation comes just five months after the couple purchased a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire. Kristin Cabot has served on Privateer Rum's advisory board since September 2020, a time when she was reportedly still married to her previous husband, further complicating her personal timeline. Live Events The scandal has sparked widespread conversation on social media, with memes and speculation dominating online discourse. It's also raised serious questions about workplace relationships and ethical conduct, especially with both Kristin and Byron holding high-level positions at the same company. The Cabot family's long-standing legacy in New England society — tied to the historic Boston Brahmin class — adds an extra layer of public intrigue. As Kristin remains silent and Astronomer's investigation continues, the public is left piecing together the story through leaks, insider reports, and social media posts. This scandal, blending personal betrayal, corporate fallout, and social media virality, serves as a modern cautionary tale about privacy, perception, and the consequences of public behavior in the digital age.
