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HR Exec Slams Paltrow & Reynolds Over Viral Concert Moment
18 Mar
Summary
- Kristin Cabot criticized Gwyneth Paltrow for exploiting her viral concert moment.
- Cabot received death threats following the widespread attention.
- She resigned from her HR position due to the scandal's impact.
Kristin Cabot recently voiced her strong disapproval of Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Reynolds for their public commentary on a viral moment involving her and Astronomer CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert in August 2025. Cabot, then head of HR at Astronomer, found Paltrow's participation in a mock advertisement particularly disappointing, viewing it as hypocritical given Paltrow's brand focused on women's well-being.
Cabot also called out Ryan Reynolds for producing a commercial related to the scandal. She highlighted the irony, noting his wife Blake Lively's recent personal struggles. The intense public attention and the subsequent wave of death threats compelled Cabot to step down from her position. She has spoken about the profound impact on her family, with her children fearing for their safety.
