In the wake of a viral scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his alleged affair with his company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, all eyes have turned to his wife — and her quiet, powerful response has spoken volumes.
Just hours after footage from a Coldplay concert began circulating online — showing Byron and Cabot caught on the venue’s kiss cam and then frantically ducking to hide — Megan Kerrigan Byron made a subtle but unmistakable move. She removed “Byron” from all her social media profiles, changing her display names and bios to reflect only her maiden name, “Megan Kerrigan.”
While Megan hasn’t issued a public statement, the decision to drop her married name is being widely interpreted as a signal of separation, or at least a break from the man she has been married to for over a decade. The couple shares two children together, and friends say the betrayal has cut especially deep.
“It’s her way of reclaiming her identity,” said one source close to the family. “Megan’s always been strong, and she’s not going to let this define her. She’s focused on protecting her kids and moving forward with grace.”
Online support for Megan has been swift and overwhelming. Thousands of users flooded her recent posts with hearts, kind words, and messages of encouragement. Many praised her quiet dignity and applauded her for “taking back her name” in the wake of public humiliation.
Meanwhile, critics have pointed out the irony of the affair involving the company’s Head of Human Resources — the very person responsible for enforcing professional conduct. The silence from Astronomer, Andy Byron, and Kristin Cabot has only fueled public frustration and speculation.
For Megan, though, the message is clear: she’s distancing herself from the scandal and stepping forward on her own terms. And in an age where everything is public, sometimes the smallest changes — like a missing last name — can be the loudest statements of all.
