In a twist no one saw coming, Oscar-winner, entrepreneur, and famously the ex-wife of Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, has been hired as a “temporary spokesperson” for data automation company Astronomer, just days after the company became the internet’s favourite meme.
Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. pic.twitter.com/hsJHV2u5UM
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 17, 2025
It all began when Astronomer’s CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot, both married, but not to each other, were caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston. Their awkward interaction instantly went viral, fuelling internet theories, memes, and worldwide debate.
Post this viral moment, both Byron and Cabot reportedly resigned from their posts.
New: The New York Post has reported that Kristin Cabot, the CPO of Astronomer, has a taste for CEOs.
Her husband, Andrew, is the CEO of Privateer Rum, a company Kristin sits on the board of. This information was found on her now-deleted LinkedIn account.
Andrew and Kristin… pic.twitter.com/WgOG2q1L54
— The Facts Dude (@The_Facts_Dude) July 19, 2025
Chris Martin’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow becomes Astronomer’s ‘temporary spokesperson’
In a calm and poised promotional video posted Friday night, Paltrow greets viewers with her signature elegance: “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer. Hi, I’m Gwyneth Paltrow. I’ve been hired on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300-plus employees at Astronomer.”
Take a look at the video below:
Thank you for your interest in Astronomer. pic.twitter.com/WtxEegbAMY
— Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 25, 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were married in December 2003 for over a decade before their high-profile “conscious uncoupling” in 2014. Despite their split, the two have remained friendly co-parents and occasional collaborators.
Referencing Coldplay’s Chris Martin’s ex-wife, particularly given the numerous infidelity rumors surrounding him during their marriage, was a brilliant move.
Astronomer Hiring Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her high-profile split from Chris Martin after 13 years, to star in an ad… pic.twitter.com/mkLJXWK4k1
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(@SophieRainForum) July 26, 2025
Is this a PR move or Just perfect irony?
The internet quickly caught on to the new twist: Coldplay’s ex-wife stepping in after a Coldplay concert scandal? Genius.
One social media user wrote, “You hired the Coldplay singer’s ex-wife. Extraordinary.” Another added, “Is this revenge?” A third called it, “A PR masterclass. Bravo.”
Gwyneth Paltrow shared some photos of Chris Martin in honour of Father’s Day
Gwyneth Paltrow
#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/uIwhISbggr— Coldplay United Kingdom (@ColdplayUK_) June 15, 2025
Whether it was cheeky revenge, strategic brilliance, or both, the move worked. Astronomer flipped a viral scandal into brand gold, gaining the kind of attention companies usually dream of.