Rachel Zoe is stepping firmly back into the spotlight — but this time, it’s not just about runway looks and red-carpet gowns. The celebrity stylist and designer has joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) for Season 15 and is opening up about her divorce, her support system, and the drama fans can expect.
From Red Carpet Royalty to Reality TV Force
Zoe, long known as one of Hollywood’s most influential stylists and the star of Bravo’s early-2010s series
The Rachel Zoe Project, is now officially a
new cast member on RHOBH Season 15.
She confirmed the move during an interview at
The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Women in Entertainment Gala, where she spoke with
Extra’s Terri Seymour.
For a style powerhouse who built an empire dressing A-listers and launching her own fashion line, this marks a major pivot back into mainstream pop culture — and onto one of reality TV’s most dramatic stages.
Opening Up About Divorce and Finding Support
In the interview, Zoe acknowledged that she is going through a
separation/divorce, and that several of her new RHOBH castmates are in similar chapters of their lives.
She described the experience of filming with women who are also navigating breakups and life transitions as genuinely supportive and “healing.”
Zoe credited her
family and a close circle of “extraordinary women” with getting her through the last year and a half, hinting at how intense that period has been personally.
That emotional throughline is likely to become a core storyline when the new season airs.
“Legit” Drama in Beverly Hills
This is still
Real Housewives, after all — and Zoe made it clear Season 15 won’t be all quiet reflection and group therapy.
She teased that there is
“definitely drama this season”, calling it “legit” and admitting there were moments she wondered if she should
“exit right now.”While she didn’t name names, she suggested:
- She
got along with most of the women
- She has a handful she
connected with immediately- Not everyone gels with everyone — a classic Housewives recipe for conflict
For fans, that’s a strong hint that Zoe won’t just be a background presence; she’s stepping into the ensemble with real stakes and real clashes.
Balancing Work, Life, and a New Chapter
Zoe also revealed that despite the perception of a glamorous life, she
barely had a real vacation this past summer, working almost straight through with only “a few days here and there.”
Between her fashion businesses, motherhood, a public divorce, and now reality TV, she painted a picture of someone in full-on hustle mode.
Her comments suggest RHOBH may show a more unfiltered version of Zoe than audiences saw on
The Rachel Zoe Project — less curated fashion fantasy, more
mid-life reinvention under pressure.
Why Rachel Zoe on RHOBH Matters
For Bravo and the RHOBH franchise, Zoe’s arrival is a savvy move:
- She brings
instant name recognition far beyond the Bravo universe
- She adds serious
fashion credibility to a show already obsessed with labels and looks
- Her
real-life divorce and career grind give producers built-in emotional storylines
For Zoe, it’s a chance to reintroduce herself to a new generation of viewers who may know the dresses she styled more than the woman behind them.
If her early comments are any indication, RHOBH Season 15 will blend
grief, reinvention, female friendship, and fashion — with enough “legit” drama to remind everyone why the franchise still dominates the reality TV conversation.
Sources
1. Rachel Zoe on Joining 'RHOBH,' Her Divorce & LEGIT ... - YouTube
