Boston, Coldplay and Kristin Cabot
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India Today on MSNScandal-hit Astronomer HR chief has ties to Boston Brahmins. Who are they?
Kristin, whose cosy moment with Astronomer CEO went viral during a Coldplay concert, is married to Andrew Cabot. The Cabots are one of the original Boston Brahmin families.
Andrew Cabot's heritage ties him to a rarefied circle of old-money, Anglo-American elites who have historically dominated New England's social and economic life.
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's HR executive, is at the center of a scandal after a video of her cuddling CEO Andy Byron went viral, leading to his resign
Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot found herself in the midst of scrutiny after she was seen in an intimate position with the company's then-CEO Andy Byron at the Coldplay Boston concert. The couple's quick separation when the kiss cam turned on them sparked affair rumors.
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Who Are The Boston Brahmins? Astronomer HR Head Kristin Cabot's 'Elite Connection' Explained
Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the term in his 1861 novel Elsie Venner, calling Boston's elite families "the Brahmin Caste of New England".
The exact date of Kristin and Andrew Cabot's marriage remains unclear, though it's confirmed to be at least the second marriage for both of them.
Kristin Cabot's net worth is revealed through her wealthy husband Andrew Cabot's family fortune. The Cabot family wealth is estimated at $15.4 billion in 2025, with deep Boston connections and a business empire.