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Marla Ann Maples (born October 27, 1963)[1] is an American singer, television personality, model, actress and presenter. She was the second wife of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States. They married two months after the birth of their daughter, Tiffany, in 1993. Donald and Marla separated in 1997 and divorced in 1999.[2][3]

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Early life and education

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Maples was born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia. Her mother, Ann Locklear Maples, was a homemaker and model, and her father, Stanley Edward Maples, a real estate developer, county commissioner, singer, and songwriter.[4][5] She has one half-sister from her father's previous marriage.[6]

Maples attended Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, where she played basketball, served as class secretary and was crowned the 1980–1981 homecoming queen during her senior year (she returned for the 1991 homecoming to crown the school's new queen).[7]

After graduating from high school in 1981, Maples competed in beauty contests and pageants. In 1983, she won the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest, in 1984 she was the runner-up to Miss Georgia USA, and in 1985 she won the Miss Hawaiian Tropic.[8][9]

She entered the University of Georgia in 1981 but left college before graduating.[4]

Career

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Film, television, and theater

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In 1991, Maples appeared as a celebrity guest at WWF WrestleMania VII, serving as special guest timekeeper in the main event match between Hulk Hogan and defending WWF Champion Sgt. Slaughter. In that year, Maples also made a special appearance in the hit television series Designing Women as herself. In August 1992, Maples joined the cast of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies as "Ziegfeld's Favorite", a role originated by Cady Huffman when the show opened in May 1991.[10][11]

In 1994, Maples appeared alongside then-husband Donald Trump in a cameo appearance in the episode "For Sale by Owner" of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air[12] and the television series Something Wilder in 1994.

Maples co-hosted the 1996 and 1997 Miss Universe Pageant and the 1997 Miss USA Pageant, both of which were owned by her then-husband.[13]

Maples appeared in the films Maximum Overdrive (1986), Executive Decision (1996), For Richer or Poorer (1997), Happiness (1998), Richie Rich's Christmas Wish (1998), Black and White (1999), Two of Hearts (1999), Loving Annabelle (2006), A Christmas Too Many (2007), and A Nanny for Christmas (2010).[citation needed]

In 2011, she returned to New York for Love, Loss and What I Wore, an off-Broadway production.[14] In 2013, Maples was featured on Oprah: Where Are They Now?[15]

Since then, she appeared in Switching Lanes, directed by Thomas Mikal Ford.[16][17]

On March 8, 2016, Maples was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars alongside her Switching Lanes co-star, Kim Fields.[18] She was partnered with professional dancer Tony Dovolani.[19] Maples and Dovolani were eliminated on Week 4 of competition and finished in 10th place. Maples also joined the women of ABC's morning talk show, The View, as a guest co-host on March 11, 2016.[20]

Maples is a keynote speaker with the London Speakers Bureau, focusing on inspiring women, wellness, spirituality, and motivation.[21]

Maples was featured in the Summer of Peace Summit 2018 with the opportunity to discuss topics of peace and finding common ground.[22]

Maples spoke at the 2018 Global Summit on Science, Spirituality, and Environment in India; the event brought together speakers from around the world to discuss the integration of science and spirituality, as well as self-transformation and world-transformation.[23]

Maples was a guest speaker on the Journeys of Faith podcast with Paula Faris in 2018.[24]

Radio and music

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Maples hosted her own talk radio show, Awakening with Marla, on Contact Talk Radio. Her guests included naturopathic doctors, authors, and astrologers.[25] Maples' album The Endless, released in August 2013, is a musical journey of spiritual awakening and transformational energy, featuring thought leaders such as the Dalai Lama, Michael Beckwith, and Deepak Chopra.[citation needed] In December 2012, Maples won a "Hollywood Music in Media Award" for best New Age/Ambient song, for "House of Love", from that album.[26][27]

Other

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In 1990, Maples starred in an advertising campaign for No Excuses jeans.[28] In 1993, she designed a line of maternity clothes, sold in several major department stores.[29] In January 2000, a memoir by Maples, All That Glitters Is Not Gold, was announced by the ReganBooks division of HarperCollins Publishers. In February 2002, a spokeswoman for the publishing company said, "The author and publisher by mutual consent have agreed not to publish the book."[30]

Maples makes personalized videos through the website Cameo.[31]

Personal life

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Relationships

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Maples' relationship with Donald Trump was initiated while he was married to his first wife, Ivana, whom Trump divorced in 1990.[32] Maples met him in 1984 and had a highly publicized relationship[33] later with at least one breakup.[34] One New York Post headline reported that Maples said Trump gave her the "best sex I've ever had."[35][36][37] Maples and Trump had one child, daughter Tiffany Trump, born on October 13, 1993.[38]

According to Maples, the 1993 Long Island Rail Road shooting, on December 7, caused Trump to reevaluate his life and propose to her.[39] The couple married on December 20, 1993, at New York's Plaza Hotel, in a ceremony reportedly attended by 1,000 guests including Jeffrey Epstein,[40] Rosie O'Donnell and O.J. Simpson.[41][42]

In 1996, Trump fired his bodyguard Spencer Wagner four months after a police officer found Maples and the bodyguard together under a lifeguard stand on a deserted beach at 4:00 a.m.[43] Both Maples and Trump denied that she was having an affair, despite reports in the National Enquirer and other tabloids; the bodyguard himself told conflicting stories about the incident.[43][38] Maples and Trump separated in May 1997[44] and divorced on June 8, 1999, seventeen days before his father's death.[30] Under the terms of their prenuptial agreement and divorce settlement, Maples is bound by a confidentiality agreement regarding their marriage.[30][38]

Philanthropy

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Maples is committed to supporting charities and non-profit organizations and is a long-time vocal advocate of Kids Creating Peace, an organization uniting Israeli and Palestinian children.[45]

Maples is involved with AWARENYC.org as an advisory board member. AWARE (Assisting Women through Action, Resources & Education) is a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting awareness and generating funds in order to make meaningful improvements in the lives of women and girls in the New York City community and worldwide.[46]

Maples also supports and is on the Steering Committee for The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine.[47]

Health and wellness

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Maples is an advocate of health and wellness. Maples describes herself as a "mostly-vegan" who avoids dairy, eats organic, and chooses to be gluten free.[48][49] She also joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Children's Health Defense.[50][51]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
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

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Year Title Role Notes
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

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Marla Ann Maples (born October 27, 1963) is an American actress, model, and television personality whose public prominence derives primarily from her extramarital affair with and subsequent marriage to . Born in Cohutta, Georgia, to a homemaker mother and developer father, Maples participated in beauty pageants, winning the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl contest in 1983 and finishing as runner-up for the same year, before relocating to in 1985 to pursue acting and modeling opportunities. Her relationship with Trump, a married at the time, became a tabloid sensation in 1990 following a confrontation at Aspen involving Trump's first wife, , which publicized the affair and contributed to the dissolution of Trump's prior marriage. Maples and Trump married on December 20, 1993, two months after the birth of their daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump, but separated in 1997 and finalized their divorce in 1999 under terms of a that limited her financial settlement to $2 million plus custody of their child. Post-divorce, Maples maintained a lower profile, engaging in occasional roles, television appearances such as on Dancing with the Stars where she placed tenth in season 24, and personal pursuits including studies in , while raising Tiffany largely independently of Trump's involvement. Her limited professional successes outside the Trump association underscore that her notability stems from the high-profile personal scandal and short-lived union rather than independent accomplishments in entertainment.

Early life

Family background and childhood

Marla Ann Maples was born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia, a small town in the region of the . Her parents were Lura Ann Locklear Maples, a homemaker who also worked as a model, and Stanley Edward "Stan" Maples, a real estate developer, county commissioner, singer, and songwriter. The family resided in rural , where Stan Maples built a career in property development amid the area's agricultural and . Maples grew up as the only child of her parents' marriage in a strict Baptist household, attending church services three times weekly with prohibitions on activities such as watching movies or dancing, reflecting the conservative religious norms of the community. Her parents later divorced, after which Stan Maples remarried; Maples has one half-sister, Maples Haynes, from her father's prior relationship. The close-knit family environment emphasized traditional values, with Maples later describing her upbringing as grounded in faith and discipline. Stan Maples passed away in 2024 at age 82.

Education and initial ambitions

Maples attended Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, where she distinguished herself as an academically successful student and athlete, participating on the team, serving as class secretary, and being elected homecoming queen in her senior year. Following high school, she enrolled at the in 1981 but left without completing her degree. In 1985, at age 21, Maples relocated to to pursue a career in , taking classes and aspiring to professional success in theater and . Her early ambitions also extended to modeling and beauty pageants, reflecting an interest in performance and public-facing entertainment roles.

Professional career

Modeling and entertainment entry

Following her high school graduation in , Maples entered the world of modeling and through competitive beauty pageants. In 1983, she won the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest. The subsequent year, she achieved first runner-up status in the pageant. These accomplishments highlighted her emerging presence in pageant circuits, which served as a gateway for aspiring models. In 1985, Maples secured the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic, further elevating her visibility in modeling competitions focused on beachwear and promotional endorsements. Concurrently, she engaged in modeling work, including posing for a billboard advertisement. That same year, aspiring to expand into , she relocated to after leaving the , where she had been studying marketing. Her early entertainment pursuits included minor roles, such as a brief appearance in the 1986 Stephen King adaptation and an episode of the television series . These initial forays laid the groundwork for her professional endeavors in the industry, emphasizing her transition from regional pageants to broader modeling and on-screen opportunities.

Acting, television, and media appearances

Maples entered in the mid-1980s with a minor role in the Stephen King adaptation (1986), directed by . Her early television work included guest spots on sitcoms such as (1991) and (early 1990s). She also appeared in the short-lived series (1994) as Donna. In film, Maples played flight attendant Nancy in the action thriller Executive Decision (1996), starring Kurt Russell and Halle Berry, a role that capitalized on her public profile amid her relationship with Donald Trump. Subsequent credits included supporting parts in For Richer or Poorer (1997) with Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley, Happiness (1998) directed by Todd Solondz, Black and White (1999), and Richie Rich's Christmas Wish (1998). Later films featured her in Loving Annabelle (2006) and Switching Lanes (2015). On stage, Maples made her Broadway debut in August 1992 as Ziegfeld's Favorite, a replacement role in the Tony Award-winning musical , which ran at the Palace Theatre and drew increased ticket sales following her casting. Maples participated in reality television with her appearance on season 22 of (2016), partnered with professional dancer ; the pair performed routines including a to "Sparkling Diamonds" from Moulin Rouge! and were eliminated in the fourth week after accumulating scores averaging around 20 out of 30. More recent acting roles include Amy Becker in the Disney series and Gay Nancy in HBO's . Her media appearances frequently intersected with her acting pursuits but were dominated by discussions of her personal life, including interviews on The Oprah Winfrey Show addressing her marriage to Trump, appearances on The View (2016) reflecting on their relationship, and a 2018 TODAY segment on raising daughter Tiffany amid Trump's presidency. She also hosted the talk radio program Awakening with Marla on Contact Talk Radio, featuring guests like naturopathic doctors and authors.

Business and other ventures

In 1993, during her with daughter Tiffany, Maples launched a maternity clothing line named Maternity Moods by Marla, manufactured by Larisa Maternity and distributed through major department stores including . The collection emphasized stylish options for expectant mothers, reflecting Maples' personal experiences, and was introduced amid her high-profile marriage to . In recent years, Maples has focused on wellness entrepreneurship, co-founding the Global Wellness Forum, an organization aimed at uniting activists and groups to promote initiatives, including advocacy for improved food choices and holistic wellness practices. The forum, established around 2024, emphasizes mind-body-spirit approaches and has engaged in events and policy discussions on . Maples has positioned this venture as part of her broader commitment to spiritual and motivational pursuits, distinct from her earlier entertainment career.

Personal relationships

Pre-Trump relationships

Maples' early romantic life prior to her publicized involvement with remains largely undocumented in public records, with details emerging primarily from tabloid and journalistic accounts during the height of her 1990 media scrutiny. In her youth in Georgia, she had a high or college sweetheart whose account of their relationship was sold to the for $11,000, though no name or specific dates were disclosed in reporting. After moving to in 1985 to pursue acting and modeling, Maples cohabited with Tom Fitzsimmons, a former who had transitioned to bit parts in film and theater; he was represented by agent at the time. This arrangement marked one of her initial serious relationships in the city, reflecting her entry into the competitive entertainment scene as a 22-year-old newcomer from the South. She also briefly dated an unnamed actor and photographer shortly after arriving in New York, with the individual later describing her as genuine but unremarkable beyond her sincerity in a 1990 profile. No further verifiable relationships from this period have been substantiated beyond these anecdotes, as Maples' pre-fame personal affairs attracted minimal attention until her encounter with Trump in the mid-1980s evolved into romance by 1989.

Marriage to Donald Trump

Maples and married on December 20, 1993, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, in a ceremony attended by approximately 1,000 guests, including celebrities such as and Kathy Lee Gifford. The union followed the birth of their daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump, on October 13, 1993, in , making her Trump's fourth child overall and Maples' only child with him. Prior to the marriage, the couple signed a in which Trump, valuing his assets at $1.17 billion, agreed to provide Maples with $1 million in the event of separation within the first five years, plus an additional $1 million to purchase a home; Maples had reportedly sought $25 million but accepted these terms under reported duress to avoid public litigation similar to Trump's prior . The agreement also included clauses restricting Maples' public statements about Trump and requiring her silence on marital finances. The marriage lasted six years, marked by Trump's ongoing business expansions and Maples' efforts to establish a lower-profile family life in New York, though the couple resided primarily in Trump's penthouse and . They separated in May 1997 amid reports of marital strain, with final divorce proceedings concluding in 1999 after two years of negotiations. Under the prenup and settlement terms, Maples received approximately $2 million, custody of Tiffany, and annual , forgoing larger claims to preserve . Post-divorce, Maples retained primary custody of Tiffany, who divided time between parents, while both parties adhered to non-disclosure provisions limiting public details of the union's dissolution.

Post-divorce life and family

Following her divorce from , finalized on June 8, 1999, Marla Maples received a settlement of $2 million, along with provisions for and maintenance related to their daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump, born October 13, 1993. Maples primarily raised Tiffany as a single mother, noting that while Trump provided financially, daily involvement was limited, stating, "Her daddy was a good provider, but as far as time, it was just me." After the divorce, Maples relocated with Tiffany from to the West Coast to escape media scrutiny and establish a more private life. She temporarily resided in before seeking independence from the Trump-associated environment. By 2021, Maples had settled full-time in northern , where Tiffany, then in her early 30s, also resides. Maples has maintained a close bond with Tiffany, sharing family moments and supporting her daughter's milestones, including Tiffany's marriage to Michael Boulos in and the birth of their son, Alexander Trump Boulos, in 2024. In 2025, Maples expressed willingness to forgo sleep to spend time with her grandson, highlighting her active role as a grandmother. No additional children or subsequent marriages for Maples are documented post-divorce.

Controversies

The 1990 affair with Donald Trump

Marla Maples and first met in 1985 at a match in New York while Trump was married to . Their acquaintance evolved into a friendship by 1988, with the romantic affair commencing by summer 1989, when Maples accompanied Trump discreetly to Atlantic City. The relationship remained largely private until late 1989, though Trump had arranged for Maples to join him on his , the Trump Princess, during that period. On December 27, 1989, Trump flew Maples to Aspen, Colorado, installing her in a three-level penthouse at the Brand Building costing $10,000 per week, overlapping with his family's ski vacation. The affair surfaced publicly on December 31, 1989, during a confrontation at Bonnie's restaurant in Aspen, witnessed by onlookers including Trump family members. Ivana Trump accused Maples of pursuing her husband, shouting "Leave my husband alone!" Maples responded that the relationship was now exposed, reportedly saying "It's out, it's out!" Trump, present at the scene, remained silent and later suggested Maples leave. The Aspen incident ignited intense tabloid scrutiny in early 1990, amplified by a February 16 New York Post front-page headline "BEST SEX I'VE EVER HAD," purportedly quoting Maples on her intimacy with Trump, which Trump himself referenced in media responses. The scandal prompted Trump and Ivana to announce their separation in February 1990, initiating divorce proceedings on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, finalized later that year. Maples emerged publicly in an April 19, 1990, interview with Diane Sawyer, while evading paparazzi by retreating to seclusion in Southampton and Guatemala earlier that year. The affair's exposure dominated headlines, contributing directly to the dissolution of Trump's first marriage.

Media sensationalism and public backlash

The public revelation of Donald Trump's affair with Marla Maples in early 1990 triggered an intense media frenzy dominated by New York tabloids, which amplified salacious details of the extramarital relationship through aggressive headlines and unsubstantiated quotes. On February 16, 1990, the published the front-page headline "Best Sex I've Ever Had," attributing the phrase to Trump in reference to Maples, a claim later traced to a story planted by Trump himself through an intermediary to escalate publicity around the . This coverage exemplified tabloid , focusing on personal betrayals and sexual intrigue rather than substantive context, with outlets like the and Daily News running daily updates on sightings, confrontations, and rumored statements following Trump's December 1989 Aspen ski trip with Maples. Maples contributed to the spectacle in a February 1990 ABC Primetime Live appearance, where she publicly confronted the narrative by declaring her affection for Trump while critiquing his marriage to as strained, though she later clarified in an April 20, 1990, interview with that she was not responsible for its dissolution. The media's portrayal often cast Maples as the opportunistic "other woman," with reports emphasizing a dramatic Aspen hotel confrontation where she reportedly told , "I'm Marla, and I your husband—do you?"—a detail that fueled weeks of hyperbolic storytelling but lacked independent verification beyond participant accounts. This level of scrutiny, driven by Trump's own media savvy and the tabloids' appetite for celebrity scandal, resulted in a "mass tabloid fever dream" that overshadowed Maples' prior low-profile career. Public backlash against Maples manifested as widespread condemnation for her role in disrupting the Trump family, with commentators and Trump associates depicting her as a who prioritized personal ambition over discretion. Following the affair's exposure on February 11, 1990, Maples retreated from public view for approximately two months, avoiding and interviews amid threats and intense scrutiny that included stolen personal items by her own publicist. later attributed months of family distress and child endangerment to Maples' media participation, viewing it as deliberate . Opinion pieces and public , particularly in conservative-leaning outlets skeptical of Hollywood interloping in high-society marriages, criticized Maples for embodying 1990s celebrity excess, though some defended her agency in a relationship Trump himself publicized; this polarized response highlighted causal tensions between individual choice and media amplification, with little attributing marital failure solely to Maples amid pre-existing reports of Trump's .

Philanthropy and advocacy

Charitable work

Maples founded The Marla Maples Foundation, a 501(c)(3) , to facilitate support for various charities and individuals she encounters, with a focus on , , and holistic initiatives. The foundation, established quietly in early 2025, aims to promote personal growth and community empowerment as pathways to addressing wellness challenges, though specific grants or disbursements have not been publicly detailed. She has been a long-time for Kids Creating Peace, a nonprofit that unites Israeli and Palestinian children through joint activities to foster understanding and reduce conflict. Maples has publicly emphasized and peace promotion in her charitable efforts, aligning with organizations addressing global consciousness and youth welfare. Among her supported causes are Place of Hope, a providing services to prevent cycles of , , , , and among children, youth, and families in ; she has described herself as a passionate advocate for its work. Additional endorsements include for Kids, which delivers social-emotional learning programs to children and parents worldwide; AWARE, a group improving conditions for women and girls since ; Stand for Health Freedom, advocating in medical decisions; and the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and at , offering in hospital settings such as ICUs and NICUs. In 2016, Maples participated in fieldwork with Waves for Water and The Waterbearers to install water filtration systems in underserved areas, highlighting risks she accepted for the cause's impact. She has also engaged with Trinity Youth Services' Celebrity Love Project, producing a 2019 video to promote and support for . Further recognitions include honors from , , Shelter for the Homeless, and City of Hope for humanitarian contributions. In August 2025, through related wellness initiatives, she facilitated a donation to Global Maternal Wellness in , aiding veteran mothers and families.

Spiritual and wellness pursuits

Maples identifies as a , having been baptized by total immersion in a Baptist church at age nine and maintaining regular church attendance thereafter. Despite this foundation, she has incorporated Jewish practices into her routine, including keeping kosher, observing , and studying , which she attributes to personal spiritual exploration rather than formal conversion. In a 2019 New York Times profile, Maples described her as rooted in Christianity while expressing unity with practitioners of other religions, emphasizing a pathway of connection through shared spiritual principles. She has publicly discussed her reliance on during personal challenges, delivering a 2022 TEDxFranklin talk titled "Faith Over Fear in Difficult Times," where she shared views on overcoming adversity through spiritual resilience, though the was flagged by TED for representing personal beliefs outside conventional guidelines. Maples has pursued broader spiritual activism, co-founding the Global Wellness Forum and launching a spiritual travel service in 2019 that organizes retreats featuring healers, alchemists, and mentors aimed at personal transformation and "shedding" emotional burdens. Her podcast, Awakening with Marla Maples, focuses on elevating others' spiritual potential, framing life as a continual creation shaped by dreams and beliefs. She curates healing events and advocates for mind-body-spirit integration, a passion she traces to her teenage years, often sharing content on faith's role in family life, such as joint prayer sessions with her daughter Tiffany Trump. Maples has referenced Christian elements explicitly in public statements, including posts affirming alignment with "the path of God" and invoking Christ amid political contexts. In wellness practices, Maples emphasizes , , and physical routines, frequently posting videos of sessions—such as a 2018 living-room routine balancing upside down on a partner's hands—and handstands to promote and . Her website features guided , a "Wellness Guide," and "Marla's Mindful Eats" for nutritional advice, alongside advocacy for devices like the for morning rituals involving hydration and energy balancing. She hosts free group via her platform, such as weekly sessions led by , and promotes silent starts to the day for and . Residing in , Maples continues these efforts through the Marla Maples Foundation, focusing on advanced recovery programs and support tied to holistic health.

Political involvement and later years

Association with Trump family politics

Marla Maples, who shares daughter with , has historically maintained a relatively low public profile regarding Republican during her ex-husband's first presidency from 2017 to 2021, focusing instead on personal and spiritual endeavors. However, she expressed early awareness of Trump's political ambitions, recalling in a that he had considered a presidential run as early as the 1990s while they were married. In July 2024, amid Donald Trump's campaign for the 2024 presidential election, Maples broke an eight-year media silence in an interview, declaring her willingness to assist his bid and asserting his innocence in ongoing legal matters, stating, "I'm not sitting back anymore." She indicated openness to serving in a vice-presidential capacity or other supportive roles, emphasizing her desire to contribute to what she viewed as a critical national effort. This public endorsement aligned with her reported behind-the-scenes facilitation of a political alliance between Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aimed at advancing a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda focused on wellness, vaccine skepticism, and public health reform. Following Trump's victory in the November 2024 election and inauguration on January 20, 2025, Maples demonstrated continued alignment by attending events at Mar-a-Lago and sharing inauguration photos on social media, signaling her support for the administration's direction. Her involvement remains tied primarily to family connections, with Tiffany Trump occasionally appearing at political gatherings, though Maples herself has not held formal roles. In October 2024, she defended Trump against personal attacks, including allegations related to infidelity, underscoring her steadfast familial loyalty amid partisan scrutiny.

Recent health advocacy and developments

In early 2025, Maples emerged as a prominent voice in the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement, advocating for reforms to improve American quality and standards. During congressional hearings led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., she publicly supported initiatives to eliminate toxic food additives and dyes, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations on processed to combat chronic health issues. As a co-founder of the Global Wellness Forum, established around 2024 with Sayer Ji, Maples has promoted holistic approaches to wellness, including programs focused on mental, spiritual, and physical . The forum's efforts align with MAHA goals, such as reviewing harmful food chemicals and pausing risky funding, which she highlighted in public statements and events like the Freedom Summit in October 2025. Maples has credited her personal experiences with health challenges, including a diagnosis at age 22 treated with six to eight months of antibiotics, for fueling her . Through initiatives like SoulShine Journeys, she offers programs integrating , , and to foster , drawing from her emphasis on natural foods such as seeds, nuts, avocados, and healthy fats in her daily diet. In July 2025, she discussed the rising influence of wellness movements in U.S. policy, noting her role in bridging figures like Kennedy and to advance these reforms. By August 2025, Maples continued international wellness engagements, including collaborations with natural experts in . Her work positions her as an influencer prioritizing evidence-based skepticism toward industrialized systems over institutional narratives.

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