A Coldplay concert took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The kiss cam, usually a source of innocent fun, turned into an HR drama for the tech company Astronomer.
The camera zoomed in on CEO Andy Byron, CPO Kristin Cabot, and Senior Director Alyssa Stoddard. Byron cuddled up to Kristin. The vibe was clearly romantic. But Alyssa’s forced smile became the most awkward moment on the internet.
She looked up with wide eyes and froze in confusion. That smile wasn’t joy—it was pure HR tension. The video has now passed over 100 million views.
Since January 2025, Alyssa has served as Senior Director of People. Just last week, she got promoted to Vice President of People. Now, she reports directly to Kristin.
Byron and Kristin have become the internet’s latest roast targets. Alyssa, on the other hand, has become an internet queen. What started as a harmless kiss cam joke is now a trending HR scandal.
Today, the world is asking: Alyssa, how are you walking into the office on Monday?
