Marla Maples
Also known as Marla Maples Trump
Career
Active 1981 – present
Biography
About Marla Maples
Marla Maples, born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia, is an American actress, former model, and beauty pageant contestant. She began competing in pageants after high school, winning the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest in 1983, becoming runner-up to Miss Georgia USA in 1984, and winning the Miss Hawaiian Tropic in 1985. Marla's career spans film, television, and Broadway. She appeared in movies like Maximum Overdrive (1986), Executive Decision (1996), Happiness (1998), and Black and White (1999), and made guest appearances on shows like Designing Women and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In 1992, she joined the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies as 'Ziegfeld's Favorite'. Marla also co-hosted the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants in the mid-1990s. She later competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2016 and has guest-starred on The View.
Marla is perhaps best known for her marriage to Donald Trump. They met in 1984 and had a highly publicized relationship that began while Trump was still married to his first wife. Their daughter, Tiffany Trump, was born in October 1993, and they married two months later amidst controversy and intense media scrutiny. The couple divorced in 1999, and Marla is bound by a confidentiality agreement regarding their marriage. Throughout her career, Marla has also been involved in philanthropy, serving as an advisory board member for AWARENYC.org, an organization supporting women and girls in New York City and worldwide.
At 62 years old, Marla remains active in the entertainment industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes acting, presenting, and reality TV. She has an Instagram following of 274k, a testament to her enduring public appeal. Marla is 5'8" tall with a slim build and natural 34C breasts. Her blue eyes and blonde hair have been part of her signature look since her pageant days. She is of English descent. With a career spanning over four decades, Marla Maples continues to be a recognizable figure in American pop culture.
Marla's life has been filled with noteworthy moments, from her pageant wins to her appearances at major events like WrestleMania VII and the Oprah Winfrey show. Her 2016 stint on Dancing with the Stars, where she finished in 10th place, introduced her to a new generation of viewers. Today, she continues to engage with her audience through social media and occasional public appearances, maintaining a presence that many celebrities from her era never achieved. Marla's journey from a small Georgia town to the heights of fame is a compelling story of ambition and resilience.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1981-present (started around 18 years old; 45 years active)
- Birthplace
- Cohutta, Georgia, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 274k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What was Marla Maples' role at WrestleMania VII?
Marla served as a special guest timekeeper in the main event match between Hulk Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter at WrestleMania VII in 1991.
How did Marla Maples and Donald Trump get engaged?
According to Marla, the 1993 Long Island Rail Road shooting on December 7 made Trump reevaluate his life and propose to her. They married on December 20, 1993.
What happened with Marla Maples and Trump's bodyguard in 1996?
A police officer found Marla and Trump's bodyguard Spencer Wagner together under a lifeguard stand on a deserted beach at 4:00 a.m., leading to Wagner's firing. Both denied an affair, and the bodyguard gave conflicting stories.
Which Broadway show did Marla Maples appear in?
Marla joined the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Will Rogers Follies' in 1992, playing the role of 'Ziegfeld's Favorite'.
How many seasons of Dancing with the Stars did Marla Maples compete in?
Marla competed in season 22 of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2016, partnered with Tony Dovolani, and was eliminated in week 4, finishing in 10th place.
Did you know
- Marla Maples won the Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageant in 1985, a title that helped launch her modeling career.
- She appeared as a special guest timekeeper at WrestleMania VII in 1991, a crossover between the pageant world and professional wrestling.
- Marla Maples is of English descent, a detail that adds to her American heritage from Georgia.
- Her role in the Broadway show 'The Will Rogers Follies' was originally played by Cady Huffman, linking Marla to a Tony-winning production.
- Marla and Donald Trump's wedding at the Plaza Hotel in 1993 was reportedly attended by 1,000 guests, including notable figures like Jeffrey Epstein and O.J. Simpson.
- She served as a guest co-host on 'The View' in March 2016, shortly before her 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance.
- Marla began her career in beauty pageants, winning the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest in 1983, one of her earliest titles.
- In 2018, Marla was a guest speaker on the 'Journeys of Faith' podcast with Paula Faris, discussing her personal journey.
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