Marla Maples could have remained in the spotlight after her high-profile divorce from Donald Trump in 1999. Instead, the former beauty queen and actress chose a path few expected – trading Manhattan penthouses for a modest apartment and focusing entirely on raising their daughter Tiffany away from the glare of publicity.
Their whirlwind romance had captivated tabloids in the early 90s, with the Southern belle’s down-to-earth charm contrasting sharply with Trump’s brash New York persona. Their lavish Plaza Hotel wedding in 1993 made headlines, as did the strict prenuptial agreement that reportedly limited Maples to just $2 million if the marriage failed within five years.
When the union did dissolve in 1999, Maples surprised everyone by quietly stepping back from public life. Rather than capitalizing on her fame, she focused on giving Tiffany the simple Georgia upbringing she’d enjoyed as a child. “I wasn’t there for the glamorous life or the riches,” she later reflected in a rare interview.
Now in her 60s, Maples maintains a low-profile lifestyle centered around wellness and spirituality. Fans admire her natural aging process and dedication to holistic living. While she occasionally appears at family events like Tiffany’s 2022 Mar-a-Lago wedding, she seems content with her quiet life – a far cry from her days as one of America’s most talked-about women.
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