Kerrigan, who reportedly removed her married name from her Facebook page Thursday, had used the family hiking shot as her cover photo up until she deleted the account.

Behind the Smiles: Astronomer CEO’s Wife Erases Online Presence After Viral Affair Allegations

Until yesterday, Megan Kerrigan’s Facebook page painted a picture of the perfect family life — warm smiles, hiking adventures, and proud graduation snapshots. But just hours after explosive footage surfaced showing her husband, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, in a seemingly intimate moment with his company’s Head of HR during a Coldplay concert, everything changed.

Kerrigan, whose Facebook cover photo had featured a scenic creek-side family hike, quietly deleted her account Thursday — a move that didn’t go unnoticed by followers and tech industry watchers alike. Just days earlier, the page had showcased a collection of happy memories: Kerrigan and Byron beaming side by side, flanked by their two sons, arms wrapped around each other like any proud, close-knit family.

But now, those digital footprints have vanished.

The viral video — which took social media by storm earlier this week — appeared to capture Byron embracing the company’s HR executive at a Coldplay concert. What may have looked like an innocent moment to the untrained eye was soon labeled by online sleuths and outraged viewers as a tell-tale sign of something more.

A Marriage Once on Display, Now Offline

While the exact timeline of the social media purge is unclear, screenshots confirm that Kerrigan had already removed “Byron” from her public-facing profile before pulling the plug entirely on her account. Her cover image at the time — a family outing where she and Andy smiled contentedly beside their sons — was still visible to friends earlier in the week.

Now, that window into their private life has been shuttered.

What’s striking is not just the disappearance of the account, but the emotional contrast between the public images of joy and the private pain they may have masked. The hiking trip, the graduation photo — all once symbols of a proud family — now serve as painful reminders of how quickly trust and reputation can unravel.

Silence Amid the Storm

Neither Kerrigan nor Byron has publicly commented on the viral footage or the growing speculation surrounding the alleged affair. The company has yet to issue a statement, and attempts to reach representatives for comment have gone unanswered.

But social media has filled the void.

Supporters of Kerrigan have taken to platforms like Twitter and Instagram to express their sympathy and outrage, with many calling her a “picture of grace” and praising her quiet dignity amid the storm. Some noted the heartbreaking symbolism of a once-public family presence now erased — not by accident, but by heartbreak.

A Private Betrayal in the Public Eye

While tech scandals often revolve around data leaks or company shakeups, this one hits differently. It’s personal. It’s raw. And it serves as a reminder that even in the high-powered world of Silicon Valley leadership, personal choices can reverberate far beyond boardrooms and shareholders.

For now, Megan Kerrigan has chosen silence — and perhaps solitude. But in deleting her Facebook account, she may have spoken the loudest of all.