Astronomer makes ex-wife of Coldplay’s Chris Martin spokesperson to send a message to everyone on Internet; says: Thank you for your interest in Astronomer; OMG …
Gwyneth Paltrow joins Astronomer
In a surprising move, the AI startup — Astronomer has announced that Oscar winning actress and ex-wife of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin — Gwyneth Paltrow is the new spokesperson of the company. The company took this decision days after the viral ‘Kiss cam’ moment. Recently, Astronomer’s former CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot were caught in ‘Kiss Cam’ moment at the viral recent Coldplay concert in Boston. The company made this announcement by sharing a dramatic promo video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
Astronomer taps Gwyneth Paltrow as company’s spokesperson
Astronomer shared a humours video on X which features Paltrow addressing the camera with a remarkably straight face. In the video she can seen introducing herself as being hired on a ‘very temporary basis’ to represent Astronomer and answer some common questions. “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer. OMG,” reads the caption.Paltrow pivots to promoting the company’s latest data and AI products and an upcoming “Beyond Analytics” data conference in September. The video concludes with Paltrow delivering a deadpan, “Thank you for your interest in Astronomer,” a phrase that has quickly become a talking point, resonating with the internet’s collective “OMG” reaction to the sheer audacity and cleverness of the campaign.
What is the viral ‘Kiss Cam’ controversy
During the recent Coldplay concert in Boston a ‘Kiss Cam’ moment involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot went viral. The couple after being captured by the camera looked startled, with Cabot turning away and Byron ducking. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also said jokingly, “Either they’re having an affair, or they’re just very shy.” The clip soon went viral and garnered millions of views.Days after the controversy, Astronomer then CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position and earlier this week Cabot also stepped down from her position of company’s HR head.
