Ryan Reynolds (L), Gwyneth Paltrow, Andy Byron, Sophie Rain- Astronomer’s execs get caught on “kiss cam” at Coldplay concert, followed by resignations.
- Gwyneth Paltrow (ex-wife of Coldplay’s Chris Martin) becomes a temporary spokesperson for Astronomer.
- Rumors suggest that Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, has filed for divorce.
- New controversies emerged for Andy Byron (now ex-CEO, Astronomer).
- Kerrigan has allegedly leaked messages exposing Byron’s interactions with OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain.
Ryan Reynolds‘ production company, Maximum Effort, has joined the controversy surrounding the data analytics company Astronomer controversy, announcing its involvement with a humorous post on X, referencing the drama surrounding “Coldplaygate“.
Maximum Effort responded to Astronomer’s announcement with a tongue-in-cheek post, saying “Thank you for your interest in Maximum Effort, @astronomerio! We’ll now get back to what we do best: motion pictures with Hugh Jackman, Fastvertising and Wrexham football,” the post said. “We’ll leave data workflow automation to Gwyneth Paltrow and Astronomer.”
Maximum Effort, which was co-founded by Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey in 2018, is known for creating irreverent ads, movies, and shows. Recently, Astronomer’s cofounder and CEO, Pete DeJoy, thanked Maximum Effort in a LinkedIn post after praising his staff.
Astronomer’s CEO, Pete DeJoy, thanked Maximum Effort, saying, “I’d also like to thank the team at Maximum Effort for their remarkable work with our very temporary spokesperson. As Gwyneth Paltrow said, now it’s time for us to return to what we do best: delivering game-changing results for our customers. We look forward to what this next chapter holds for Astronomer.”
Astronomer, a relatively unknown tech company at the start of July, unexpectedly became a pop culture sensation after its former CEO, Andy Byron, and former HR head, Kristin Cabot, were spotted attending a Coldplay concert together.
During the Coldplay concert, a “kiss cam” unexpectedly spotlighted Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot on the jumbotron, showing them embracing. The moment quickly turned awkward as Cabot spun around, shielding her face, while Byron tried to duck out of view.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin reacted to the awkward moment onstage, quipping, “Uh oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
A clip of the “kiss cam” moment, dubbed “Coldplaygate,” went viral on social media, with users cracking jokes and sharing memes. The attention even drew in companies and sports teams, which jumped in on the fun. Amid the fallout, both Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot resigned from their roles at Astronomer.
After the “Coldplaygate” scandal damaged Astronomer’s public image, the company brought in a surprise savior: Gwyneth Paltrow. The Oscar-winning actress, who was previously married to Coldplay’s Chris Martin, appeared in a one-minute video as Astronomer’s “temporary” spokesperson. The video has since racked up over 36 million views and 149,000 likes on social media.
Gwyneth Paltrow promoted Astronomer’s products in the video instead of addressing public questions, wrapping up with “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer.”
In addition, rumours emerged that Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, had filed for divorce. While the viral nature of the incident sparked speculation about potential legal and financial repercussions, legal experts note that Massachusetts law—where the couple resides—is unlikely to weigh public scandal in divorce proceedings. Instead, the state emphasizes equitable distribution of assets, regardless of reputational damage.
Meanwhile, Megan Kerrigan, formerly Megan Byron, reportedly reverted to her maiden name on Facebook before deactivating her profile entirely. Photos of the once-happy family have since disappeared. According to sources, she has been staying at the couple’s $2.4 million home in Kennebunk, Maine, and leaning on her sister for support.
According to The Blast, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, has allegedly leaked private messages that appear to reveal his interactions with OnlyFans creator Sophie Rain.
Screenshots allegedly shared by Kerrigan suggest that Byron used a discreet messaging app, known as Finsta, to spend as much as $40,000 on explicit video calls with Sophie Rain—a prominent content creator and member of the influencer collective Bop House.
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