Marla Maples Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Marla Maples’ Net Worth?

Marla Maples, an American actress and socialite, boasts a net worth of $6 million. She drew considerable public interest through her association with businessman Donald Trump, whom she encountered in 1989. Their widely reported romance commenced while Trump was still married to his first wife, Ivana Trump, leading to a divorce that seized the headlines of New York tabloids.

Maples wed Trump in 1993, just two months following the birth of their daughter, Tiffany Trump. The pair divorced in 1999. Apart from her ties to Trump, Maples has established her own career in entertainment, featuring in multiple films such as “Executive Decision” (1996) and “Maximum Overdrive” (1986). She made her Broadway debut in “The Will Rogers Follies” in 1992.

On the small screen, Maples has appeared in numerous series and has made guest spots on shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Dancing with the Stars” (2016). Additionally, she has hosted radio programs and the Miss Universe Pageant. In more recent years, Maples has concentrated on wellness and spirituality, engaging in yoga and adopting a predominantly plant-based diet. She authored a book titled “Marla’s Manifesto” and continues to make sporadic television appearances, maintaining activity on social media platforms.

Early Life

Marla Ann Maples was born on October 27, 1963, in Cohutta, Georgia. Her mother, Ann Locklear Maples, was a homemaker and model, while her father, Stanley Edward Maples, worked as a real estate developer, singer, songwriter, and country commissioner. Maples graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, where she excelled as a basketball player and served as class secretary. During her senior year, she was crowned homecoming queen for 1980-1981.

Upon completing her high school education, she enrolled at the University of Georgia but left before graduating. Post-college, Maples entered various beauty contests and pageants, winning the Miss Resaca Beach Poster Girl Contest in 1983. The next year, she finished as a runner-up in the Miss Georgia competition. In 1985, she claimed the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic.

Entertainment Career

Maples made her film debut in “Maximum Overdrive” in 1986. She garnered fame in the WWF arena, attending as a celebrity guest at the 1991 WWF WrestleMania VII and serving as a guest timekeeper in the match between defending champion Sergeant Slaughter and challenger Hulk Hogan. In the same year, she made a special appearance as herself on “Designing Women.” In 1992, she became part of the cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “The Will Rogers Follies” as “Ziegfeld’s Favorite.” In 1994, Maples shared the screen with then-husband Donald Trump in cameo roles for an episode of both “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Something Wilder.”

Her contributions extend to various films and television shows, including “Happiness,” “Black and White,” “The Nanny,” “Spin City,” “Switching Lanes,” and Oprah’s “Where Are They Now?” Additionally, she was part of the cast in “Executive Decision” (1996), “For Richer or Poorer,” “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” “Two of Hearts,” “Loving Annabelle,” “A Christmas Too Many,” and “A Nanny for Christmas.”

Maples has also participated in an off-Broadway performance of “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” She has twice hosted both the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants and currently serves as a talk radio host. Her album “House of Love” received a Hollywood Music in Media Award.

In March 2016, it was revealed that Maples would compete as a celebrity on season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars,” where she partnered with professional dancer Tony Dovolani, although they were eliminated in Week 4. That same year, she joined the women of ABC’s morning talk show “The View” as a guest co-host on March 11, 2016.

Philanthropy

Maples has maintained a commitment to supporting charitable organizations and non-profits. She has long advocated for Kids Creating Peace, an initiative aimed at uniting Israeli and Palestinian youth. Additionally, she serves as an advisory board member for AWARENYC.org, a grassroots organization focused on enhancing awareness and generating funds to improve the lives of women and girls in New York City and around the globe. Furthermore, Marla backs the Louis Armstrong Center of Music and Medicine.

As a keynote speaker with the London Speakers Bureau, she addresses themes of inspiration for women, wellness, spirituality, and motivation. In 2018, she participated in the Summer of Peace Summit, engaging in discussions about peace and common ground. That same year, she attended the 2018 Global Summit on Science, Spirituality, and Environment in India as a speaker and appeared on the “Journeys of Faith” podcast hosted by Paula Faris.

Other Ventures

In 1990, Maples starred in an advertising campaign for No Excuses jeans. Three years later, she established a maternity clothing line that was sold in several leading department stores. In January 2000, her memoir “All That Glitters Is Not Gold” was announced by the ReganBooks division of HarperCollins Publishers; however, by February 2002, the company reported that both the author and publisher mutually agreed not to proceed with the publication. Additionally, Maples offers personalized videos through the platform Cameo.

Personal Life

Maples is often recognized for being the “other woman” during Donald Trump’s marriage to Ivana Trump. Ivana reportedly discovered her husband’s affair in 1991, confronting Marla on a ski slope in Aspen. Following this discovery, Ivana filed for divorce, and Maples married Trump in 1993 in a lavish ceremony attended by 1,000 guests, including celebrities like Rosie O’Donnell and O.J. Simpson. Their relationship was under constant media scrutiny, marked by at least one breakup, and they welcomed a daughter, Tiffany Ariana Trump (b. 1993), before permanently separating in 1999. Following their divorce, confidentiality agreements dictated the terms concerning their marriage.

Marla Maples/Donald Trump Divorce Settlement

Donald and Marla revealed their intention to divorce in 1997, just before their four-year anniversary. In the divorce settlement, Donald claimed his net worth was $1.17 billion, while Marla estimated her net worth at $100,000. It is noteworthy that Donald was likely not a billionaire at that time. The reason behind inflating his net worth seems to stem from an air-tight prenuptial agreement that could only be challenged if it was proven he undervalued his wealth or concealed assets. Thus, he had every reason to downplay his fortune while overestimating it instead. To support the $1.17 billion claim, Trump utilized extremely inflated values for several assets, for instance, he valued the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City at $1.25 billion, even though it was reportedly operating at a loss and burdened with debt. He also estimated the value of two other casinos at a combined $1 billion, both of which subsequently went bankrupt.

Marla Maples reportedly requested $25 million for a clean split from Donald. Unfortunately for her, the stipulations of their prenuptial agreement required…

Marla was entitled to receive only $1 million if their separation occurred before the five-year mark. They ended their marriage after four years. As per the less-than-five-year arrangement, she was eligible for an extra $1 million to purchase a home and was set to receive $100,000 annually in child support for their daughter Tiffany, who was four years old then, until Tiffany turned 21. Additionally, Marla retained her engagement ring valued at $250,000.

Real Estate

In November 1999, Marla purchased a home in Calabasas, California, for $1.349 million. She then sold the property in July 2013 for $2.2 million. Following the sale of her Los Angeles home, she acquired a condo near Central Park in New York City.