Gwyneth Paltrow has been hired by tech company Astronomer as a temporary spokesperson amid the backlash from a viral video showing its CEO in an intimate moment with a woman at a Coldplay concert. The actress, who was married to Chris Martin, Coldplay’s frontman, for 13 years, announced her new role on X.
Astronomer found itself in hot water when two of its executives, CEO Andy Byron and human resource executive Kristin Cabot, were caught on camera embracing during a Coldplay concert earlier this month. The video was later shared online, sparking memes, parody videos, and criticism against the company’s leadership.
Byron resigned shortly after the video went viral, followed by Cabot. Despite the drama, Astronomer claims to be focused on its core business – delivering game-changing results for its customers. Paltrow, who appears to be deflecting questions about her connection to Coldplay, stated that she is excited to answer common queries about the company’s data workflow automation.
The viral video has also had an unexpected impact on music streaming platforms. According to industry data and analytics company Luminate, online streams of Coldplay’s songs jumped 20% in the days following the video’s release.
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