In a surprising turn of events, Gwyneth Paltrow has become a “temporary spokesperson” for Astronomer in the wake of the viral Coldplay kiss-cam moment involving the company’s former CEO and chief people officer.

A second executive has resigned from tech company Astronomer following a Coldplay concert video that went viral and sparked online speculation and scrutiny. The company confirmed Thursday that Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer, had submitted her resignation.

In July 2025, following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert involving Andy Byron, then the CEO of tech company Astronomer ( archived ), an alleged video statement made by his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, began circulating widely on social media.