Kristin Cabot, the woman who became the focus of a viral “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert earlier this year, has spoken publicly for the first time about the incident and its consequences.

In an interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, Cabot, 53, reflected on how a brief moment captured on camera at a July 16 Coldplay concert in Boston dramatically altered the course of her personal and professional life. The video, filmed by another concert attendee and later shared on TikTok, quickly spread across social media and sparked widespread speculation and controversy.

Following the video’s viral success, Cabot resigned from her role as head of human resources at the tech company Astronomer. Shortly afterward, Andy Byron, Astronomer’s CEO at the time and the man seen alongside Cabot in the footage, also stepped down from his position. The company later confirmed both departures as the public scrutiny intensified.

Cabot told the Times that she chose to speak out now in order to clarify the situation and share her own perspective after months of silence. “I made a bad decision,” she said candidly, explaining that she had been drinking, dancing, and behaved inappropriately with her boss. “It wasn’t insignificant. I took responsibility for what I did, and I gave up my career because of it. That was the cost I accepted.”

A mother of two, Cabot noted that she had recently separated from her husband at the time of the concert. She emphasized that her decision to speak publicly was also motivated by concern for her children. “I want my kids to understand that people can make mistakes—sometimes very serious ones—but no one deserves to be threatened with violence because of them,” she said.

In the widely circulated video, Cabot and Byron are seen standing together on a VIP balcony, embracing before realizing their image is being broadcast on the venue’s large screen. Cabot quickly covers her face, while Byron ducks out of view. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin can be heard joking from the stage, remarking that the pair were either having an affair or were simply very shy—a comment that further fueled online discussion.

As the clip spread, it was endlessly replayed, analyzed, and debated across social media platforms and pop culture outlets. Cabot revealed that the attention escalated into harassment, including receiving between 50 and 60 death threats. She said the experience deeply frightened her children, who worried about her safety and their own.

“My kids were genuinely scared that something would happen to me—or to them,” she explained.

Cabot also said she was surprised by the level of criticism she received from other women in particular. Reflecting on the backlash, she expressed disappointment at how quickly people turned against one another. “What I’ve seen over the past few months has made me question the idea that men are always the ones holding women back,” she said. “Sometimes, we do it to ourselves by tearing each other down.”

According to Cabot, she and Byron—who was also separated from his spouse at the time—communicated briefly after the incident but have had little contact since September. She explained that continuing to speak would have made it harder for both of them, and for those around them, to move forward and heal. Byron declined to comment when contacted by The New York Times.

Nearly six months after the concert, Cabot said she is still working to rebuild her life, including searching for new employment and adjusting to her changed public image. Despite the hardship, she has begun approaching her situation with a sense of humor. According to the Times, she recently purchased a Victoria Beckham T-shirt printed with the words, “Yes, It’s Me,” signaling an effort to reclaim control over her narrative and move forward.