Marla Ann Maples is a multi-talented actress, TV personality, and former wife of US president Donald Trump. With an impressive filmography including movies like ‘Happiness’ and ‘Loving Annabelle’, she has showcased her acting prowess. Maples has also made appearances on popular television shows such as ‘The Nanny’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars’. As a host, she has co-hosted prestigious pageants like Miss Universe and Miss USA. Additionally, she has ventured into the music industry, releasing her own album titled ‘The Endless’. With her diverse talents and experiences, Marla Ann Maples continues to captivate audiences across various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Marla Ann Maples
- Age: 60 Years, 60 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Donald Trump (m. 1993–1999)
- Father: Stanley Edward Maples
- Mother: Laura Ann Locklear
- Children: Tiffany Trump
- Born Country: United States
- Quotes By Marla Maples
- Actresses
- Height: 5’8″ (173 cm), 5’8″ Females
- U.S. State: Georgia
Career
Marla Maples began her career in 1983 when she won the ‘Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl’ contest. She continued her success in beauty pageants by winning the title of ‘Miss Hawaiian Tropic’ two years later. Maples then ventured into the film industry, appearing in movies such as ‘Happiness’, ‘Switching Lanes’, ‘Black and White’, ‘Loving Annabelle’, and many more. She also made guest appearances on various TV shows, including ‘Designing Women’, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, ‘Spin City’, and ‘The Nanny’. Maples co-hosted the Miss Universe Pageant and Miss USA Pageant in the late 1990s. In 2016, she participated in the reality show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and later joined ‘The View’ as a guest co-host.
Maples also had a career in radio, hosting a talk show called ‘Awakening with Marla’. She released her album titled ‘The Endless’ in 2013, which earned her a Hollywood Music in Media Award. Additionally, she had a stint on Broadway, appearing in productions such as ‘The Will Rogers Follies’ and ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’.
Personal Life
Marla Maples was born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia, USA. She attended Northwest Whitfield High School. Maples became involved with Donald Trump in the early 1990s and gave birth to their daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump, in 1993. The couple got married the same year but divorced in 1999. Maples is known for her philanthropic efforts and is associated with various charities and non-profit organizations. She is a vocal advocate for ‘Kids Creating Peace’ and has donated the proceeds from her work projects to those in need.