Megan Kerrigan Byron, the wife of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, has become an unexpected figure of public sympathy after her husband was seen on a kiss cam with another woman during a Coldplay concert in Boston.
While the video of Andy embracing his colleague made headlines, attention has now shifted to Megan, a respected educator and mother of two, whose quiet dignity has touched people across the internet.
From a Concert to Controversy
The incident took place on 16 July at Gillette Stadium. The jumbotron captured Andy Byron with his arm around a woman during Coldplay's performance. The two looked shocked when they realised they were being broadcast to the crowd.
Even frontman Chris Martin remarked on the moment from the stage, joking: 'Oh look at these two... Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.'
What was supposed to be a light-hearted concert moment quickly turned into a viral scandal once social media users realised the woman with Andy wasn't his wife. She was later identified as Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's Chief People Officer.
Megan Kerrigan Byron: A Life Outside the Spotlight
Unlike her husband, Megan has kept a low profile. She works as Associate Director of Lower School and the Hope Graham Program Admission at Bancroft School in Massachusetts. She and Andy live in New York with their two children.
Friends describe Megan as dedicated, thoughtful and focused on her family and career. Since the video surfaced, her public Facebook page has seen an outpouring of support. Strangers have left kind words under photos of her with her children, offering encouragement and respect.
Observers also noticed that Megan appears to have removed 'Byron' from her surname on social media shortly after the footage went viral, fuelling speculation about the state of their marriage. She has not addressed the situation publicly.
Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. pic.twitter.com/hsJHV2u5UM
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 17, 2025
Public Sympathy Grows for Megan
In the days following the incident, the online conversation turned from shock to solidarity. While Andy and Astronomer remained silent, support for Megan only grew stronger.
'You're handling this with such grace,' one commenter wrote. Others thanked her for showing strength without saying a word. People pointed out how difficult it must be to see private matters become global gossip and praised her for prioritising her children.
Anyone else on “Possibly cheating couple caught at the Coldplay concert in Boston” side of TikTok? Speculation is he’s Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer and she’s Kristin Cabot (Thornby), also of Astronomer, as Chief People Officer role. If true she’s *really* living up to the title. pic.twitter.com/grF9fnXz6f
— angie (@TryingMyLuck) July 17, 2025
CEO of Astronomer waking up this morning. pic.twitter.com/tJGQUXPVZb
— Carter Miller (@Cmiller927) July 17, 2025
The look when you have no prenup and just got outted by Chris Martin & Coldplay
— *Starr* xx (@Starrzila) July 17, 2025
astronomer CEO Andy Byron (runs one the fastest growing tech companies) with his HR chief Kristin Cabot.
Sucks to be his kids & wife rn.
hope she get a ton for this mental stress pic.twitter.com/5cYqByMVU7
Who Is Kristin Cabot?
The woman in the video, Kristin Cabot, joined Astronomer in late 2024. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources and has worked at several tech companies, including Neo4j, Proofpoint and ObserveIT.
Her LinkedIn profile highlights her work building strong company cultures and aligning people strategies with business goals. Like Andy, she has not made any public statements about the incident. Her reaction during the concert—covering her face when the camera landed on them—was widely shared and speculated upon.
What's Next for Andy Byron?
Andy Byron became CEO of Astronomer in mid-2023. The company, based in Cincinnati, develops a popular open-source DataOps platform and was recently valued at over £780 million ($1 billion). He previously held senior roles at tech firms including Lacework and Cybereason.
Until now, Andy had stayed out of the public spotlight. But the kiss cam moment has drawn scrutiny to both his private life and his role at the company. So far, Astronomer has not commented on the situation, and there is no word on any internal consequences.
A Quiet Presence, A Loud Message
Megan Kerrigan Byron hasn't said a word about the viral video, but her silence has spoken volumes. Her grace under pressure and her decision to stay focused on her children have made a lasting impression.
In a world where scandals often drown out everything else, Megan's quiet strength has become the real story. While her husband's future at Astronomer remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Megan has won the public's respect simply by being herself.
