Rachel Zoe, new star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsrevealed who made the decision to end her long marriage to Rodger Berman.
The 54-year-old stylist confirmed that she is the one who ended their 26-year union after being together for 33 years.
“When I made the decision to leave my marriage, I thought, okay, next thing,” Zoe said. PEOPLE.
While she didn’t explain what caused the split, the media star emphasized her independence and said it helped her move forward with confidence.
Zoe also reflected on the importance of women being financially, professionally and socially independent, things that gave her the strength to make the decision.
The fashion expert also talked about how her experiences will be presented in the upcoming season of RHOBHwhich returns on December 4.
“I feel different on every level. I’m very honest about where I am and what I’m dealing with. My goal is to really share the reality of my life. Everyone is going through things, right?” she said.
Zoe, however, first met Berman in 1991, when they were both students at George Washington University.
After graduating, they moved to New York City, where she pursued fashion and Berman worked in finance.
The couple shared a family and created many cherished memories together and remain committed to co-parenting their children.
The stylist filed for divorce in July of this year, months after publicly announcing their separation.
Known for her work with stars such as Jennifer Garner, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson and Mischa Barton, Zoe moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and made a name for herself as an impressive and visible name in fashion and reality television.
Despite the personal changes, Zoe apparently remains focused on her career and family as she shares her journey with her fans on RHOBH.
