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Marla Ann Maples
October 27, 1963 Cohutta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Children | Tiffany Trump |
| Family | Trump (by marriage; 1993-1999) |
Marla Ann Maples (born October 27, 1963) is an American actress, TV personality, model, and singer. She is known for her work in movies and television shows. Marla Maples was also married to Donald Trump, who later became a U.S. president. They have a daughter named Tiffany Trump.
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Early Life and Education
Marla Maples was born on October 27, 1963. Her hometown is Cohutta, Georgia. Her mother, Ann, was a homemaker and model. Her father, Stanley, worked in real estate. He was also a singer and songwriter. Marla has one half-sister.
Maples went to Northwest Whitfield High School. This school is in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. She was very active in school. She played basketball and was class secretary. In her senior year, she was crowned the 1980–1981 homecoming queen.
After high school, Marla Maples entered beauty contests. In 1983, she won the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest. She was also a runner-up for Miss Georgia USA in 1984. In 1985, she won the Miss Hawaiian Tropic title. She attended the University of Georgia for a while.
Career Highlights
Marla Maples has had a varied career. She has worked in film, television, and theater. She has also been a host and a speaker.
Film, TV, and Theater Roles
In 1991, Maples appeared at WWF WrestleMania VII. She was a special guest timekeeper for a big wrestling match. That same year, she was on the TV show Designing Women. In 1992, she joined the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies.
In 1994, Maples had a small role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also appeared in the TV series Something Wilder. She co-hosted the Miss Universe Pageant in 1996 and 1997. She also hosted the Miss USA Pageant in 1997.
Maples has acted in several movies. These include Executive Decision (1996) and For Richer or Poorer (1997). She also appeared in Happiness (1998). Later films include Loving Annabelle (2006) and A Nanny for Christmas (2010).
In 2011, she returned to the stage in New York. She performed in an off-Broadway show. In 2013, she was featured on Oprah: Where Are They Now?.
In 2016, Maples competed on Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with professional dancer Tony Dovolani. They finished in 10th place. Maples also appeared as a guest co-host on The View.
Radio and Music Work
Marla Maples hosted her own talk radio show. It was called Awakening with Marla. She talked with experts on health and spirituality. In 2013, she released a music album called The Endless. It featured spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. In 2012, she won an award for her song "House of Love."
Other Projects
In 1990, Maples was in an ad campaign for No Excuses jeans. In 1993, she designed a line of maternity clothes. She also planned to release a memoir. However, the book was not published. Today, Maples makes personalized videos for fans.
Giving Back
Marla Maples supports many charities. She is a strong supporter of Kids Creating Peace. This group helps bring together Israeli and Palestinian children.
She is also involved with AWARENYC.org. This group helps women and girls in New York City. Maples also supports The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine.
Personal Life
Family and Relationships
Marla Maples and Donald Trump have one daughter. Her name is Tiffany Trump. She was born on October 13, 1993.
Marla and Donald married on December 20, 1993. Their wedding was held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Many guests attended the ceremony. The couple separated in 1997. They divorced in 1999.
Health and Wellness Views
Marla Maples cares a lot about health and wellness. Her daughter Tiffany has shared stories about Maples making healthy treats. Maples describes herself as "mostly-vegan." She tries to avoid dairy and gluten. She also prefers organic foods.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maples shared health ideas online. Some of these ideas were not supported by all experts. She also discussed some ideas about the disease that were not widely accepted.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1986 | Maximum Overdrive | 2nd Woman |
| 1987 | Funland | Mother |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Nancy |
| 1997 | For Richer or Poorer | Cynthia |
| 1998 | Happiness | Ann Chambeau |
| 1999 | Black and White | Muffy |
| 2006 | Loving Annabelle | Lauren |
| 2015 | Switching Lanes | Stacey Jefferson |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake | Aunt Emma |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Dallas | Maggie | Episode: "Cally on a Hot Tin Roof" |
| 1991 | P.S. I Luv U | Leslie | Episode: "Where There's a Will, There's a Dani" |
| 1991 | Designing Women | Herself | Episode: "Marriage Most Foul" |
| 1994 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Herself | Episode: "For Sale by Owner" |
| 1994 | Something Wilder | Donna | Episode: "Love Native American Style" |
| 1996 | Clueless | Buyer #2 | Episode: "Cher, Inc." |
| 1997 | The Big Easy | Grace Belvedere | Episode: "Platinum Blonde" |
| 1997 | Spin City | Jennifer | Episode: "The Goodbye Girl" |
| 1997 | The Christmas List | Faith | Television film |
| 1998 | The Nanny | Herself | Episode: "The Best Man" |
| 1998 | Richie Rich's Christmas Wish | Mrs. Van Dough | Television film |
| 1999 | Two of Hearts | Joan Michaelson | Television film |
| 1999 | Sunset Beach | Barbara Birch | Episode #1.559 |
| 2007 | A Christmas Too Many | June | Television film |
| 2010 | A Nanny for Christmas | Brandy | Television film |
| 2014 | Liv and Maddie | Amy Becker | Episode: "BFF-A-Rooney" |
| 2019 | The Righteous Gemstones | Gay Nancy | 3 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Marla Maples para niños
