Who Are the True Victims of That Astronomer CEO’s Kiss Scandal? – All About Andy Byron’s Wife & Kristin Cabot’s Husband in Photos

Andy Byron and Megan Kerrigan

Andy and his wife, Megan Kerrigan, were thrust into the spotlight after a now-infamous video from a Coldplay concert showed Andy getting a little too close to his colleague, Kristin Cabot.

With his arm wrapped around Kristin during the venue’s kiss cam moment, Andy’s behavior quickly caught fire online — especially after Chris Martin jokingly suggested that the pair were either involved romantically or simply feeling awkward in the spotlight.

That off-the-cuff remark set social media ablaze and brought Megan’s marriage under heavy public scrutiny. She hasn’t said a word publicly since the scandal broke, but her quiet moves have spoken volumes.

According to reports, Megan dropped Byron from her Facebook profile name before deleting her account altogether, signaling a clear desire to distance herself from the fallout.

Whether or not she plans to file for divorce remains unclear, but if she does, Massachusetts law could leave Andy with more to lose than just his reputation.

As a Massachusetts resident, Megan could be entitled to half of her husband’s fortune — estimated to be between $20 million and $70 million — thanks to the state’s strict 50/50 division of marital assets for couples married more than seven years.

With two children together and a long-term marriage on record, Megan’s financial future looks secure if she decides to walk away.

Legal experts have also noted that some prenups include infidelity clauses, but these can be tricky to enforce, especially in Massachusetts, where courts tend to sidestep penalties tied to cheating. While the Coldplay video could surface in court, it wouldn’t be necessary to secure a divorce.

The scandal didn’t just shake up Andy’s marriage — it also cost him his career. Shortly after the video made the rounds, Astronomer, the AI company where he served as CEO, announced that he had been placed on leave.

Pete DeJoy, the firm’s co-founder and chief product officer, consequently stepped in as interim CEO. Then, the company confirmed Andy’s resignation, bringing his tenure — and his public downfall — to an official close.

Kristin Cabot’s Husband, Andrew Cabot

Like Andy, Kristin is also married. She is married to Andrew Cabot, CEO and COO of Privateer Rum. Andrew comes from one of New England’s oldest and wealthiest families, the Boston Cabots, whose fortune dates back 10 generations.

Though the family’s wealth was built on the carbon black industry — a key component in automobile tires — many Cabots, including Andrew, have carried on the family legacy through business and leadership roles.

At Privateer Rum, Andrew has shaped the company’s vision and worked closely with his team to establish it as a respected name in the spirits industry. Beyond his role in business, Andrew has an impressive academic background.

A graduate of Harvard’s Ed.M. program, he was recognized with the Intellectual Contribution and Faculty Tribute Award for his work mentoring and supporting fellow students.

When it came to their marriage, the couple appeared to be on solid ground — at least until recently. Just last year, Kristin was all smiles beside her husband and their two young children in a family photo, proudly wearing her wedding rings.