Rachel Zoe, the famed stylist, recently announced the end of her 26-year marriage to Rodger Berman, sharing the news via Instagram on September 9. The couple, who have been together for 33 years and share two sons, Skyler (13) and Kaius (10), stated that their primary focus would continue to be their children.
Zoe expressed pride in their family and shared memories but said they had mutually decided to separate. Despite the end of their marriage, the couple intends to maintain a collaborative relationship in both parenting and their professional ventures.
Following the announcement, Zoe received overwhelming support from her friends, who showered her with thoughtful gifts. On September 10, she shared glimpses of these gestures on her Instagram Stories.
She posted a video of a stunning flower arrangement gifted by her friend, director Shawn Levy, and his wife, Serena Levy, calling them her “angel friends.” Zoe continued to express her gratitude for her friends’ support during this emotional time.
Zoe also received a bouquet of pink roses from friends Cammy Hebert Miller and Cologne Trude, which she showcased on Instagram with the message, “Angel friends continued.”
She went on to post another video of a floral arrangement from her friend Mira Lee, thanking her and complimenting her kindness. These gestures seemed to offer Zoe some comfort as she navigated the early stages of her separation.
In addition to these gifts, Zoe capped off the day by sharing yet another lavish floral display from her friend Clea Shearer and her company, The Home Edit.
These tokens of affection from close friends highlighted the outpouring of love and support Zoe received in the wake of her public announcement. She affectionately referred to her friends as “angels,” acknowledging how their generosity was helping her through this tough period.
Despite their separation, Zoe and Berman remain committed to working together. The former couple not only co-parent their two sons but also collaborate professionally, with Rodger serving as the co-CEO of Rachel Zoe Inc.
Their partnership was documented in the reality show The Rachel Zoe Project, where they demonstrated mutual respect and support in both their personal and professional lives. Rodger once expressed that true happiness comes from seeing the other person achieve their goals, reflecting the deep bond they shared even as they move forward separately.
