Marla Maples

Marla Maples
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Name	Marla Maples
Birth name	Marla Ann Maples
Birth date	October 27, 1963
Birth place	Dalton, Georgia, United States
Occupation	Actress, producer
Spouse	Donald Trump (m. 1993; div. 1999)
Children	Tiffany Trump

Marla Maples is an American actress and producer, best known for her marriage to Donald Trump, with whom she had a daughter, Tiffany Trump. Maples has appeared in various films and television shows, including Hollywood Squares, The Nanny, and Spin City, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Fran Dreschler, and Michael J. Fox. Her career has been influenced by her connections to the Trump Organization and her friendships with celebrities like Elton John and Billy Joel. Maples has also been involved with charitable organizations, such as the American Red Cross and the United Service Organizations.

● Early Life

Marla Maples was born in Dalton, Georgia, to Ann and Stanley Maples, and grew up in a Cohutta, Georgia, with her sister, Heather Maples. She attended Northwest Whitfield High School and later studied at University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, alongside Katie Couric and Nancy Grace. Maples' early life was influenced by her parents' involvement in the Republican Party and her own interests in ballet and theater, which led her to perform in productions like The Sound of Music and Grease, alongside John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

● Career

Maples began her career as a model and actress, appearing in films like Maximum Overdrive, directed by Stephen King, and Executive Decision, alongside Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal. She has also worked in television, with guest appearances on shows like Designing Women, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Dancing with the Stars, alongside Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, and Tom Bergeron. Maples has been involved in various stage productions, including The Will Rogers Follies, which was directed by Des McAnuff and featured music by Cy Coleman and Betty Comden. Her career has been influenced by her connections to the Broadway theatre and her friendships with actors like Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris.

● Personal Life

Maples was married to Donald Trump from 1993 to 1999, and they had a daughter, Tiffany Trump, who has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Eric Trump Foundation and the New York City Mission Society. Maples has been in a relationship with Donny Deutsch, a television personality and CNBC host, and has been friends with celebrities like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. She has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including supporting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Cancer Society, alongside Barbra Streisand and Elton John.

● Filmography

Maples has appeared in a range of films, including Happiness, directed by Todd Solondz, and Black and White, alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jared Leto. She has also worked in television, with guest appearances on shows like Ed, The Practice, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, alongside Tom Selleck, Dylan McDermott, and Christopher Meloni. Maples has been involved in various stage productions, including Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which was written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron and featured music by Cyndi Lauper.

● Public Life

Maples has been involved in various public appearances and charitable events, including the Met Gala, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the US Open (tennis), alongside Anna Wintour, Robert De Niro, and Serena Williams. She has been a supporter of the Democratic Party and has been involved in various political campaigns, including the 2016 United States presidential election and the 2020 United States presidential election, alongside Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Maples has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights and has supported organizations like the Planned Parenthood and the National Organization for Women, alongside Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda.