At a Coldplay concert in Boston, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught on the kiss cam, sparking internet-wide speculation. During Chris Martin’s “Jumbotron Song,” Byron had his arms around Cabot, who leaned in close. When they noticed the camera, Cabot covered her face, and Byron quickly ducked. Martin joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”
The moment quickly went viral, drawing attention to another person in the shot — Alyssa Stoddard, Astronomer’s Senior Director of People, who joined the company in January 2025.
Stoddard’s expression drew comments suggesting she may have known about the rumored relationship. One viewer wrote, “She’s the recent hire who just got a promotion.” Another noted, “She’s cute with a great smile – supposedly in HR and a direct report to the woman on the screen.”
Speculation deepened with comments hinting at more drama. One user wrote, “She was the loud, feminist friend pushing for it all,” while another added, “When it comes out that this lady is best friends with the wife… that may be the bigger drama.”
The internet continues to follow the unfolding situation closely.
