Rachel Zoe'S Post-Divorce Call To Jennifer Garner: The Inside Scoop

Rachel Zoe's Surprising First Call Post-Split

Rachel Zoe's first call after parting ways with her husband of 26 years, Rodger Berman, was none other than to her close friend, A-list actress Jennifer Garner. Why? To get the scoop on a stellar divorce lawyer! The fashion mogul, who has known Garner since styling her for the 2003 Emmys, kept her separation under wraps until she confided in Garner.

"Her reaction was so interesting and I’ll never forget it," Zoe shared on the "Inside Edit" podcast. "She was like, ‘You must be so exhausted.’ And I knew what she meant by it. And I was, I really was so exhausted."

Garner, who went through her own public split with Ben Affleck, recommended the renowned celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser. Wasser has a star-studded client list, including Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, and Johnny Depp.

A Fashionista's Bold Move

Rachel Zoe opened up about her decision to end her marriage, revealing that she was "spending more time sad than happy." The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star admitted that she realized her relationship was over when she started attending events solo or with friends.

"The person that I never went anywhere without, I wanted to go without," she explained. "I started going to things alone or with friends, and that was a symbol to me." It was a poignant realization that marked the end of an era for Zoe.

Family First

After breaking the news to their sons, Skyler, 14, and Kasius, 10, Zoe felt reassured by their understanding. "You’re going to be happier this way, mom," they told her, showing a mature grasp of the situation.

Zoe also disclosed that a series of "bad decisions" led to her filing for divorce in July 2025, as shared during a "RHOBH" episode. She confessed that working together with Berman strained their relationship, with "lines got crossed" and her once-familiar partner becoming "unrecognizable."

Looking Ahead

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman officially announced their separation in September 2024, marking a new chapter for the fashion designer. While the end of their marriage was a significant shift, Zoe seems ready to embrace the change and focus on her happiness and family.

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