Marla Maples is a famous American actress, model, socialite, and TV personality who rose to fame with her amazing acting skills, famous Broadway shows, and her public presence in general.
Besides being on the big screen, Marla is also known for modeling for multiple magazine covers and starring in several television series too. Her rise to fame comes from a few popular hits, including Maximum Overdrive, Black and White, etc.
This article will explore everything you potentially need to know about Marla Mapes, her net worth, and her rise to fame.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Marla Ann Maples |
| Birth Date | October 27, 1963 |
| Age | 60 |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Socialite, and TV Personality |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse |
Donald Trump
(m. 1993 div. 1999)
|
| Net Worth (as of 2024) | $6 million |
| Last Updated: | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Social Media | Instagram |
Early Life
Marla Ann Maples was born in Cohutta, Georgia on October 27, 1963 to Ann Locklear Maples and Stanley Edward Maples. Her father worked as a real estate developer and county commissioner while her mother was a famous model and a stay-at-home mother.
Initial reports about her early life depict that Marla completed high school at Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel, Hill, Georgia. She was actively into basketball during that time.
Following high school, Marla enrolled in the University of Georgia but dropped out later. Finding no interest in college, Marla decided to pursue modeling and started appearing on multiple beauty pageants.
Personal Life
Besides her career, not much of Marla’s personal life is out in the public. She started dating former U.S. President, Donald Trump and they later married in 1993. The couple are parents to Tiffany Ariana Trump. They later divorced in 1999.
Following her divorce, Marla started dating Michael Mailer for a brief period and was then in a relationship with Anand Jon. Even that was a brief stint. Since then, she has been single and there are no reports of her publicly dating anyone.
Marla is a firm preacher of self-love and well-being and uses a platform to preach about good health to her audience.
Career
After winning multiple pageants and creating a name for herself in the modeling industry, Marla tried her luck on the big screen and acting.
Her first big break came with her debut film “Maximum Overdrive”. However, somewhere along the line, Marla gained sudden popularity in the WWF world and attended a few tournaments too.
Soon after, Marla started appearing in a variety of movies, including “Designing Women”, “Ziegfeld’s Favorite,” to name a few. Besides movies, Marla has also appeared in a few television shows, including “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Something Wilder.”
Marla has also performed in an off-Broadway production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore”. With the kind of fame she picked up, she also appeared in the famous television series, “Dancing with the Stars.”
Net Worth
As of 2024, Marla Maples has an estimated net worth of $6 million following her successful acting career. Besides her wealth, her former husband, Donald Trump also contributed to her current net worth quite significantly.
At present, Marla is actively into yoga and meditation and preaches about the same on her social media platforms. She also volunteers and is into philanthropy. There’s not much information about her investments.