The woman who became an internet sensation last summer for sharing a tender moment with her married superior has finally spoken out.
The incident, which took place at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium near Boston, involved Andy Byron, the CEO of the tech company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the firm's "Chief People Officer." The pair were caught on the 'kiss cam' in a warm embrace, as Coldplay's Chris Martin provided commentary while the camera scanned the audience.
Their expressions quickly turned to shock upon realizing they were being broadcast on the stadium's big screen.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the aftermath of this public display was swift. Byron, who was placed on leave by Astronomer the day after the concert, resigned shortly thereafter. Cabot also stepped down from her role at the tech company later that month.
In a candid interview with the New York Times, Cabot disclosed that her decision to resign was influenced by her actions under the influence of alcohol. "I made a bad decision and had a couple of High Noons and danced and acted inappropriately with my boss," she confessed. "And its not nothing. And I took accountability, and I gave up my career for that," she continued, acknowledging the consequences of her actions.
The fallout from the viral video extended beyond professional repercussions for Cabot. She revealed to the Times that she received numerous death threats in the days following the incident. "I got 50 or 60," she recounted, emphasizing the severity of the backlash. Cabot was adamant that the kiss was an isolated incident, asserting that she had never engaged in a sexual relationship with Byron and that the concert marked their first kiss.
Cabot's decision to speak out was motivated by a desire to impart a lesson to her children and to address the threats she faced. "I want my kids to know that you can make mistakes, and you can really screw up," she explained. "But you dont have to be threatened to be killed for them."
Her story serves as a cautionary tale about the potential personal and professional costs of public missteps, particularly in an era where moments can quickly become viral sensations.
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