Astronomer, the tech firm whose chief executive stepped down following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert, has enlisted Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson. The resignation came after CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot were spotted together on the venue’s kiss cam, sparking widespread online speculation and media attention. The company has since sought to refocus public attention on its core business operations.
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In a video shared via Astronomer’s social media channels, Paltrow, known for founding the wellness brand Goop, calmly addressed viewers from behind a desk. “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer,” she began, adding that her role was “on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300-plus employees at Astronomer.” She acknowledged the recent media storm while subtly steering the narrative back to the company’s services.
Paltrow went on to highlight Astronomer’s work in data workflow automation. With a composed smile, she noted, “We’ve been thrilled that so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.” She closed the statement by assuring viewers that the company would now be “returning to what we do best – delivering game-changing results for our customers.”
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The original incident, which unfolded during a Coldplay concert earlier this month, led to a flurry of memes, parody videos and widespread social commentary after frontman Chris Martin asked cameras to pan the audience. Online streams of Coldplay’s music reportedly surged by 20 per cent in the aftermath, according to data from analytics firm Luminate. Paltrow was previously married to Martin for 13 years, a connection which has not gone unnoticed in the ongoing media coverage.
