Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman Divorce: Everything We Know

Another Hollywood power couple bit the dust in 2024, and this time, it’s fashion royalty. Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman, the glam duo we first fell in love with on The Rachel Zoe Project, decided to call it quits. After decades of marriage, endless red carpet prep, and raising two children together, it looks like the Zoe-Berman empire is facing a major reset. And with Rachel’s name suddenly swirling in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills casting lineup, the timing couldn’t be more suspiciously Bravo. Let’s break it all down and what fans should brace for now that Rachel snagged a diamond. 

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman are going through a divorce

According to Us Weekly, the divorce did not come out of the blue. Insiders claimed that the marriage has been strained for a while, and the breakup may be more slow fizzle than explosive finale. According to one insider, “This divorce was a long time coming. There is no scandal or smoking gun, it’s more death by a thousand cuts.” The insider added, “Their main issues were mixing their personal and professional lives too much. Rodger is the president of her company, so they had to have hard conversations about their marriage and about the business that weighed on their relationship.” Fans of The Rachel Zoe Project will remember Rodger as the yin to Rachel’s couture-obsessed yang. He was the grounded businessman, the patient partner, and the occasional voice of reason when Rachel was melting down over a missing Chanel belt. 

Their relationship wasn’t perfect, and they never pretended it was, but it worked. Or at least, it used to. The duo seemed to drift. The source added, “Rachel spent the summer in the Hamptons and Rodger was rarely there, and they realized that they are better apart than together. Also, the kids are older now, so they felt more comfortable separating because of that.” 

Rachel Zoe might need the RHOBH paycheck amid divorce

Let’s be blunt: divorce isn’t cheap, especially when there are luxury homes, fashion archives, and a lifestyle brand involved. And while Rachel is still very much a force in the style space, she hasn’t had a major TV moment since her Bravo days ended over a decade ago. A return to reality TV could be exactly what she needs financially and professionally. A source told The U.S. Sun, “The money has been tighter for them for a while. It’s complicated because essentially, their entire lives are intertwined. He runs all her businesses, so there is no separation of work and home life. And there is no separation of his work and hers.” 

Enter Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. With Lisa Rinna gone and the group desperately needing someone who understands glam and drama, Rachel is the perfect fit. And now, with a high-profile divorce looming? The timing is suspiciously convenient. Think about it, Bravo loves a comeback story. A woman torn between rebuilding her empire and navigating emotional chaos? That’s a diamond holder in the making for sure. The source also added, “They built this together, which is a big reason she joined RHOBH. She wanted to venture out and do something that didn’t involve him. This will be her first big job post-divorce that does not involve him; it will be hers.” 

What should RHOBH fans expect from Rachel Zoe?

With the news of Rachel joining the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, fans should buckle up. She may not be a table-flipper or hair puller, but she brings a different kind of drama, the kind that comes with vintage Dior, passive-aggressive shade, and a very pointed, bombastic side-eye. If you’ve watched her first show, you already know that Rachel has a low tolerance for nonsense and a Rolodex of celebrity clients who might just pop in for a cameo. Imagine Rachel walking into a cast trip with trunks of couture while everyone else is arguing about who booked the wrong villa. Iconic.

The current cast needs someone who isn’t afraid to keep it real, but also knows how to keep it chic. Personally, I think she and Jennifer Tilly will be the best of friends. Rachel has that dry humor, that know-it-when-you-see-it taste level, and that cool-girl aloofness that could shake up the usual show’s dynamics. Rachel has also been a leading lady, so it will be interesting to see her navigate the group dynamic, too. Welcome to the 90210, Rach. We can’t wait to see what you’re made of.