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Kristin Cabot: HR Exec in Viral Coldplay Clip Speaks of Abuse, Threats and Trying to Find a New Job

Kristin Cabot says a viral kiss-cam video at a Coldplay concert led to 100 million views, harassment, and her resignation, deeply affecting her family and career.

  • Kristin Cabot, an HR exec, was filmed hugging her boss Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert, leading to harassment and threats after the video went viral.
  • She received up to 600 calls a day, 50-60 death threats, and was doxxed, with her private details posted online.
  • Cabot says she 'took accountability' for her 'inappropriate' behavior but faced severe backlash, including from her own children who were embarrassed.
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"It all happened to me in front of my eyes," recalls Kristin Cabot about the moment Chris Martin destroyed his life at a Coldplay concert in July. The moment – a hug with Andy Byron, her husband – was surprised by "Kisscam", who filmed the public in Boston. "Or they have an adventure, or they're just very scared," played Martin, while the two hid and covered the girls, reports The Times.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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