Molly Sims Calls Friends Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman's Split 'Sad' but Notes '33 Years Is a Win'

Molly Sims is sharing her kind reaction to Rachel Zoe 's divorce from Rodger Berman .

During a Wednesday, Sept. 18 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the 51-year-old model and actress said the decision is "sad" but that the couple's 33 years together are "a win."

"Listen, 33 years, it's a win," she said in response to a viewer's question. "But it's sad, you know. I think it's sad when, you know, two kids. But I'm sad for both of them."

Sims and Zoe, 53, have a years-long friendship that began when the Las Vegas alum began working with the celebrity stylist. While introducing the entrepreneur to accept the National Women's History Museum's Women Making History award in 2016, Sims said that Zoe "continually inspires me on both a personal and professional levels."

She also described Zoe as "the definition of balance," commending her for juggling multiple businesses as well as her family.

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Zoe and husband Berman announced their separation in a joint statement via Zoe's Instagram on Monday, Sept. 9.

"After 33 years together and 26 years married, Rodger and I have come to the mutual decision to end our marriage," the announcement began. "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 co-parent our boys and to continue to work together within the many businesses we share," they continued.

The couple share sons Skyler Morrison , 13, and Kaius Jagger , 10.

They concluded the statement by saying, "We ask for privacy during this time as we navigate this new chapter. With love and gratitude - Rachel & Rodger."