Marla Maples once lived in the center of global media attention during her marriage to Donald Trump. After their divorce, however, she largely stepped away from the spotlight and focused on raising their daughter, Tiffany Trump. Maples was born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia, and often described her childhood as “storybook-perfect.” Known for her beauty and athletic ability, she was crowned homecoming queen in high school and later studied marketing at the University of Georgia before leaving college early to pursue opportunities in New York City.

She first met Donald Trump in 1985. Although their relationship developed gradually, their connection eventually became public during the final years of Trump’s marriage to Ivana Trump. The media attention surrounding the relationship quickly placed Maples at the center of a major tabloid story.Trump and Maples married in 1993, the same year their daughter Tiffany was born. Despite the high-profile wedding and glamorous lifestyle, their marriage didn’t last. The couple divorced in 1999 after several years together.

Following the split, Maples chose a quieter path. She moved to Los Angeles with Tiffany and focused on giving her daughter a more normal upbringing away from intense public attention. She embraced a healthier lifestyle, cooking organic meals, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her family. Over the years, Maples has remained active in wellness and entertainment. She has appeared in films and television shows, released a music album, and participated in Dancing with the Stars.

Now in her 60s, Maples has returned to New York and is developing SoulShine Journeys, a spiritual travel project focused on personal growth and reflection. In 2025, she also became a grandmother after Tiffany welcomed her son, Alexander Trump Boulos—bringing Maples a new role she happily embraces as “Gran Mar Mar.”