Kristin Cabot, the Astronomer HR chief caught in a viral Coldplay concert scandal with CEO Andy Byron, has been thrust into the spotlight, and with that, curiosity about her personal life has skyrocketed. While much of the chatter has revolved around her alleged marriage to Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot and her past divorce, one aspect that’s drawn quieter but just as intense interest is her children. Who are they? How old are they? And how does this all fit into the messy, headline-dominating drama? Let’s break it down.
Kristin’s Kids: The Thornby Connection
Court records confirm that Kristin Cabot was previously married to Kenneth C. Thornby, with their divorce finalized in 2022 after being filed in 2018. During their marriage, they had at least one child together, and Thornby has been ordered to pay child support. The exact number of kids isn’t crystal clear — some reports suggest one, while others hint at more — but what we do know is that Kristin has been a mother for years, long before the Coldplay fiasco made her a household name.
Photos from a May 2024 Facebook post (since circulated widely) show Kristin standing with Andrew Cabot and two young children, sparking speculation about whether they are hers, his, or a blend of both. Andrew, for his part, has two offspring from his first marriage (which ended in 2013) and none from his second (which ended in 2018). If the kids in the photos are indeed Kristin’s, one is likely from her marriage to Thornby, and the other could be Andrew’s, or perhaps they’ve blended their families since tying the knot (if they did, more on that later).
The alleged cheating wife Kristin Cabot (Stanek) is married to Andrew Cabot not Kenneth C. Thornby.
Thornby and Kristin divorced in 2022 after filing for divorce in 2018. They have 1 child together.
This is Kristin with her daughter, her new husband Andrew and his son. pic.twitter.com/Dw7sZ2g9ZK
— Zito (@redrumh0tel) July 18, 2025
The ages of the children are a mystery, but given the timeline of Kristin’s divorce from Thornby (finalized in 2022) and her alleged relationship with Andrew (property records show they’ve lived together since at least 2023), it’s safe to assume at least one is school-aged. The lack of public details suggests Kristin has fiercely guarded their privacy, a move that’s now being tested as the world digs into every corner of her life.
The Latest: How the Scandal Impacts Her Family
Since the Coldplay kiss cam debacle, Kristin’s kids, whoever they are, have been swept into a media storm they didn’t sign up for. While neither Kristin nor Andrew has spoken publicly about their family, the optics are messy: Kristin was seen in a compromising moment with her boss, Andy Byron, who is also married (though his wife, Megan Kerrigan, has since scrubbed his last name from her social media). Meanwhile, Andrew Cabot has stayed silent, leaving everyone to wonder how this plays out at home.
The biggest question mark? Whether Kristin and Andrew are actually married. They share a last name, own a $2.2 million New Hampshire home together, and have been linked since at least 2023, but no wedding date or official records have surfaced. If they’re not legally married, the term “husband” gets murky, but if they are, the scandal adds another layer of betrayal to the mix. Either way, the children are caught in the crossfire of speculation, memes, and tabloid frenzy.
One thing’s for sure: This isn’t just about a viral concert moment anymore. It’s about how Kristin’s choices, personal and professional, ripple through her family’s life. And while the internet dissects every detail, the real story might be the one we’re not hearing: how her kids are navigating all this chaos behind closed doors.
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So, what’s next? With Astronomer’s investigation ongoing and Andy Byron already resigned, Kristin Cabot’s future at the company and in the public eye hangs in the balance. But no matter how this shakes out, one thing remains certain: Her children, whether named Thornby or Cabot (or both), are the quietest yet most important part of this whole saga. And if history’s any indicator, Kristin will do everything she can to keep them out of the headlines, even as the rest of her life plays out on them.
