Rachel Zoe’s estranged husband Rodger Berman was seen cuddling a mystery woman just four months after announcing their split following 33 years together.
The 56-year-old banker was seen with his arm wrapped around an unnamed blonde woman in Studio City, California on Sunday.
The mystery woman held onto the hand of the 53-year-old fashion designer’s estranged husband on the romantic stroll.
Rodger looked comfortable in an all-black look including T-Shirt, sweatpants, sneakers, designer shades, and beanie.
He added a pop of color in the form of a bright yellow tote bag which was draped over his shoulder.
His mystery companion donned a blue cropped crewneck sweater along with clinging grey leggings and white sneakers.
Rachel Zoe ‘s estranged husband Rodger Berman was seen cuddling a mystery woman on a Romantic stroll in Studio City, California on Sunday
This came just four months after announcing Rachel and Rodger’s split following 33 years together; pictured in October 2023
In white font set against a black background, Zoe wrote back on September 12: ‘After 33 years together and 26 years married, Rodger and I have come to the mutual decision to end our marriage’
Her blonde locks were put up in a messy bun as she also sported a pair of sunglasses as she went make-up free.
Back on September 12, Rachel announced her separation from Rodger.
The fashion designer — who attended a Michael Kors dinner in June —and banker were married for 26 years and together for 33.
In white font set against a black background, Zoe wrote: ‘After 33 years together and 26 years married, Rodger and I have come to the mutual decision to end our marriage.’
She added, ‘We are incredibly proud of the loving family we have created and our countless memories together.
‘Our number one priority has been and will always be our children. We are committed to coparent our boys and to continue to work together within the many businesses we share. We ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this new chapter.’
She signed off, ‘With love and gratitude — Rachel & Rodger.’
The former couple are parents to sons Kaius, 10, and Skyler, 13.
The 56-year-old banker was seen with his arm wrapped around an unnamed blonde woman who held onto the hand of the 53-year-old fashion designer’s estranged husband
Zoe and Berman met in the early 90s while they were students at George Washington University.
They married on Valentine’s Day in 1996.
Parts of their marriage were documented on the Bravo reality series The Rachel Zoe Project, which aired from 2007 to 2013.
The two also appeared on Lifetime’s Fashionably Late With Rachel Zoe, which lasted one season in 2015.
Berman is the cofounder and co-CEO of the fashion entrepreneur’s Rachel Zoe Inc.
Together, they were known as a power couple in the fashion world/
In 2021, the pair spoke to People about their joint podcast Works For Us and shared, ‘We do not pretend to be any kind of trained relationship experts, but we do really understand people and relationships.
Zoe added, ‘Everyone, no matter who they are, is in a relationship. It doesn’t matter what kind: it’s a marriage, it’s dating, it’s best friends, it’s a mother-daughter, it’s a coworker.’
The former couple are parents to sons Kaius, 10, and Skyler, 13; pictured in March
Zoe and Berman met in the early 90s while they were students at George Washington University
Two years ago she took to social media to pay tribute to Rodger on their 31st anniversary.
‘I have loved you @rbermanus from this day 8.29 ❤️ 31 years ago… we have done this life together and I cannot wait to see what is yet to come,’ she wrote in the caption at the time.
‘Happiest anniversary to my person ❤️ And Yes everyone we met in kindergarten,’ she joked.’
Rodger previously opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about how they met.
‘I met Rachel in the summer of 1991. She was 19, and I was 22. She was a restaurant hostess, and I was working as a waiter in Washington, D.C., where we both attended colleg
e,’ he told the publication in 2011.
‘I vividly remember the first time I saw her — wearing a tight black mini dress, high-heeled pumps, stick-straight hair, and big red lips covered in M.A.C. Chili lipstick,’ the father-of-two recalled.
Despite the big change in her life, Rachel seems to be taking things in stride. On Sunday she shared outtakes from her day in the sun with her 4.7 million Instagram followers via the app’s Stories feature
Zoe shared a smiley group photo with four gal pals, sharing with fans: ‘When I show up to have a quick drink @hotelbelar and stay until close’
Despite the big change in her life, Rachel seems to be taking things in stride.
On Sunday she shared outtakes from her day in the sun with her 4.7 million Instagram followers via the app’s Stories feature.
Clad in a black bandeau bikini top, she recorded selfie videos, writing over one clip, ‘A few hours alone on a Sunday. Tanning in sunnies by @rachelzoe.’
Zoe also shared a smiley group photo with four gal pals, sharing with fans: ‘When I show up to have a quick drink @hotelbelar and stay until close.’
