Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Kristin Cabot, whose unexpected appearance on a kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert drew widespread attention, has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Andrew Cabot, marking a dramatic turn in a story that has gripped social media in recent weeks.
According to court filings, the 52-year-old submitted divorce papers in Portsmouth on August 13, just weeks after video footage showed her sharing an affectionate kiss with Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer, who also happens to be her employer. The clip, quickly shared across social platforms, ignited a wave of speculation after it was revealed that Kristin was still married at the time.
Behind the Viral Moment
The now-viral footage, captured during a Coldplay concert, initially appeared to be just another feel-good kiss-cam moment. But after online sleuths identified Kristin and Andy, controversy erupted. The fact that she was legally married added fuel to the media firestorm.
Despite the perception of infidelity, individuals familiar with the Cabots’ relationship insist the couple had already begun to drift apart prior to the concert. Sources say their marriage had been on the rocks for months, though public appearances painted a different picture.
“Not long before the concert, there were social media posts suggesting everything was fine between them,” a source told The Daily Mail. “So, the sudden narrative of a long-standing separation does raise eyebrows.”
Family and Financial Entanglements
Kristin and Andrew Cabot had purchased a $2.2 million home near the New Hampshire coastline just five months before the viral video surfaced — a sign, some say, that their separation may not have been as clear-cut as it’s now being portrayed.
Andrew Cabot, a third-generation Boston Brahmin and the CEO of Privateer Rum, was reportedly overseas on business when the video came to light. His ex-wife, Julia Cabot, 63, who was married to him previously, didn’t mince words in her reaction.
“I texted him after the video blew up,” Julia told The Daily Mail. “He said, ‘Her life is nothing to do with me.’ But they were still married and living together — it doesn’t exactly add up.”
She added pointedly, “Andrew isn’t exactly husband material. But Kristin doesn’t strike me as wife material either.”
Julia said she received multiple messages from friends simply saying “karma” after the scandal went public. “Andrew’s not a nice person,” she added. “Now something not nice has happened to him.”
Damage Control or Genuine Estrangement?
In the wake of the video, some observers believe both Kristin and Andrew are attempting to control the narrative to minimize reputational fallout. While divorce proceedings are now underway, it’s unclear whether Kristin’s actions at the concert were a catalyst or merely the symptom of a long-fading marriage.
One source close to the family questioned the timeline: “It’s convenient how this is suddenly being framed as a marriage that had already ended. People don’t usually drop millions on a home if they’re planning to split.”
