tech
December 23, 2025
What happened next: the Coldplay kiss cam couple
They went mega-viral as the couple who were caught canoodling on a live screen. Cue plot twists and months of public intrigue
TL;DR
- Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot went viral after being caught on Coldplay's kiss cam at a concert in Boston on July 16, 2025.
- The video's viral nature was attributed to its short format, the protagonists' positions (married CEO and Head of HR), and public sentiment towards wealthy tech individuals.
- The incident was parodied by various entities, including the Philadelphia Phillies mascot, Stephen Colbert (incorporating Donald Trump), and Strictly Come Dancing.
- Brands like Duolingo, Ikea Singapore, Nando's Australia, and the New York Department of Sanitation used the viral moment in their marketing or public service announcements.
- Byron resigned from his CEO position at Astronomer and sold property, though reports indicated he was still with his wife.
- Cabot reported receiving hundreds of calls daily, death threats, and negative comments, but stated she had separated from her husband weeks before the concert.
- Astronomer, the company where Byron was CEO, used the incident to gain brand recognition, ultimately leading to Pete DeJoy becoming the new CEO.
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