Rachel Zoe Files for Divorce from Rodger Berman After 26-Year Marriage
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Rachel Zoe has officially filed for divorce from Rodger Berman, according to Los Angeles Superior Court documents obtained by TMZ. The fashion stylist and reality star submitted her petition on Monday, listing June 27, 2024 as the date of separation and citing irreconcilable differences. She is also requesting the court restore her maiden name, signaling a clear break from her 26-year union.
The couple’s long history began in 1991 when they met as undergraduates at George Washington University. After years of dating, they wed in 1998 and built a life together in Los Angeles. Their partnership became part of pop culture thanks to Bravo’s “The Rachel Zoe Project” from 2008 to 2013 and later on Lifetime’s “Fashionably Late with Rachel Zoe.” Now Zoe is adding another title to her resume as she films season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Over the course of their marriage, Rachel and Rodger welcomed two children. Their daughter Skyler is 14 and their son Kaius is 10. Both children were noted in the court filing, underscoring Zoe’s intention to formalize child custody and support arrangements. Despite the shock factor, the former couple had already announced their separation in September 2024 via a joint social media statement, emphasizing that they remained on excellent terms for the sake of their family.
Legal experts say citing irreconcilable differences is the most common path to a no-fault divorce in California. By choosing this route, Zoe avoids attributing blame and potentially speeds up the process. Her request to revert to her original surname also suggests she is keen on reestablishing her individual brand identity as she navigates life post-split.
This development marks a significant shift in the fashion world. Zoe’s brand and public persona have long been intertwined with her marriage, and industry insiders are already speculating on how the divorce could impact her business and television appearances. Fans and commentators will be watching the court docket closely as Zoe moves to finalize her personal and professional separation.
With court dates likely to be scheduled in the coming weeks, observers should expect further filings detailing asset division, spousal support and custody agreements. Given Zoe’s high-profile status, every update will be scrutinized on social media and entertainment outlets.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Los Angeles Superior Court records, Rachel Zoe’s social media announcement
Attribution: Rodin Eckenroth (Creative Commons)
