Marla Maples (born October 27, 1963, in Cohuta, Georgia) is an American actress, television personality, and former model.
She gained widespread public attention in the 1990s due to her relationship with and subsequent marriage to Donald Trump, who later became the 45th President of the United States.
Mara has appeared in numerous films and television shows. She is also known for her theatre performances and advocacy for health and spirituality.
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- – Full name: Marla Ann Maples
- – Date of Birth: October 27, 1963
- – Age: 60
- – Gender: Female
- – Birthplace: Kohuta, Georgia, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Actress, TV personality, model, singer, host
- – Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- – Parents: Stanley Edward Maples (father), Laura Ann Locklear (mother)
- – Brothers and sisters: None
- – Spouse: Donald Trump (married 1993; divorced 1999)
- – Children: Tiffany and Ariana Trump
- – Marital status: Divorced
- – Religion: Christianity
- – Ethnicity: Caucasian (Italian, English, Welsh descent)
- – Net worth: $6 million
Early life and education
Marla Maples, 60, was born in Cohutta, Georgia, on October 27, 1963. She is the only daughter of Stanley Edward Maples, a real estate developer and county commissioner, and Laura Ann Locklear, a model and homemaker.
Mara attended Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, where she was an outstanding student and athlete. She played basketball and served as a class secretary.
She was also crowned Homecoming Queen during her senior year of high school (1980-1981).After graduating from high school, she briefly attended the University of Georgia before moving to New York City to pursue an acting and modeling career.
Personal life
Marla Maples’ personal life has attracted a lot of media attention during her relationship with Donald Trump. The couple met in 1989, and their relationship became well known when Donald was divorcing his first wife, Ivana Trump. Marla and Donald Trump got married on December 20, 1993, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, with many celebrities in attendance.
They have one daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump, born on October 13, 1993. The couple separated in 1997 and finalized their divorce in 1999. After the divorce, Marla was linked to several high-profile men, including Alec Baldwin. She is currently single and focusing on her spirituality and wellness career.
Profession
Marla Maples began her career in the entertainment industry by participating in beauty pageants and modeling competitions. She won titles such as Resaca Beach Pin-up Girl 1983 and Miss Hawaiian Tropic 1985. She made her acting debut with a guest appearance in the TV series Designing Women.
Over the years, Mara has appeared in a number of television series, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Little Big Women, and The Nanny. Her film credits include Executive Decision (1996), For Richer or Poorer (1997), Euphoria (1998), and Black and White (2000).
Mara has also co-hosted beauty pageants such as Miss Universe and Miss USA. In 2016, she participated in the 22nd season of Dancing with the Stars and finished in 10th place. Mara is also a singer and has released a charity album called World of Love and an ambient music album called Endless, in which she collaborated with several spiritual leaders.
net worth
Marla Maples’ net worth is estimated to be $6 million. Her wealth is mainly derived from her acting and modeling career, television appearances, and business ventures. In addition, her divorce settlement with Donald Trump also contributed to her financial situation.
dispute
Marla Maples has been embroiled in controversy several times throughout her life, primarily stemming from her high-profile relationship with Donald Trump, which began while Trump was still married to his first wife, Ivana, and attracted widespread media attention.
The scandal made headlines in 1990, and Marla famously said she had the “best sex of my life” with Trump, a statement widely reported in the media.
In 1996, Marla sparked a scandal when a police officer spotted her and Trump’s bodyguard, Spencer Wagner, on a beach together at 4 a.m. Both Marla and Trump denied any affair, but the incident was widely reported in the tabloids and led to the bodyguard’s firing.
Marla and Trump separated in 1997 and finalized their divorce in 1999. Under their prenuptial agreement, Marla was bound to a confidentiality agreement regarding their marriage. In addition to her personal life, Marla’s professional life has occasionally sparked controversy.
Her memoir, All That Glitters Is Not Gold, was published in 2000, but it was never published due to mutual agreement between her and her publisher. Her participation in Dancing with the Stars also received mixed reactions from the public, with some questioning her decision to participate in the reality show.
Social Media
- – Instagram: @itsmarlamaples
- – Twitter: @itsmarlamaples
Filmography
- – “Speed” (1986)
- – The Secret of My Success (1987)
- – Administrative Decision (1996)
- – For Richer or Poorer (1997)
- – Happiness (1998)
- – Black and White (2000)
- – Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (1998)
- – Lane Change (2015)
- – Too Many Christmases (2007)
- – A Heart-Wrenching Spectacle (2004)
Discography
- – Love in One World (2013)
- – Endless (2013)
