If you still picture Marla Maples in a high-collared 90s blazer dodging paparazzi outside the Plaza Hotel, you’re about three decades behind. Honestly, she’s almost unrecognizable from that tabloid "Mistress" caricature today. In 2026, Marla isn't just a former "First Lady of New York City." She’s become a full-blown wellness advocate, a first-time grandmother, and a surprising political fixture in a way that’s very different from her ex-husband's brand of chaos.
She basically vanished from the mainstream for years to raise her daughter, Tiffany, in the quiet suburbs of California. But lately? She’s back. Not for the fame, she says, but for the "light."
From Georgia Peaches to Palm Beach Condos
So, where is Marla Maples now? As of early 2026, she’s primarily based in Northern Palm Beach County, Florida. She moved there full-time a few years ago to be closer to Tiffany. It’s a pretty different vibe from the Manhattan penthouse life. She lives in a condo where she spends a lot of her time growing small herbs on her balcony and practicing yoga.
Actually, she’s famously "mostly-vegan" and gluten-free. If you follow her on social media, you’ve likely seen her doing handstands or "hugging trees" in local parks. It sounds a bit "woo-woo" to some, but Maples has leaned into this spiritual path for a long time. She recently joined the Global Wellness Forum and has been traveling to places like the UK and India to speak about the integration of science and spirituality.
The Grandma Chapter
The biggest shift in her world happened just recently. In mid-2025, Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos welcomed a baby boy, Alexander.
Marla is officially a grandmother.
She’s been very vocal about how this changed her perspective. In January 2026, she shared some rare photos of her grandson, talking about leaving a "cleaner world" for him. It’s clear she’s prioritizing family over everything else right now. She and Tiffany are constantly together—playing beach tennis, kayaking, or just cooking organic meals at home. They’re very close. Like, "best friends" close.
Her Surprising Political Comeback
For years, Marla stayed strictly neutral. She’d say things like, "I walk in the middle" or "I have friends on both sides." But that changed during the 2024 election cycle and into 2025.
She didn't just support Donald’s return to the White House; she got involved in the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement.
She’s actually a close friend of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In early 2025, she was spotted on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearings. She’s been pushing for major changes in the U.S. food supply, railing against corn syrup and artificial dyes. It’s a weird intersection of her yoga-lifestyle and high-stakes Washington politics.
- Public Speaking: She’s a keynote speaker for the London Speakers Bureau.
- Advocacy: Works with "Place of Hope" and other local Florida charities.
- Media: She still takes the occasional acting gig (like her spot on The Righteous Gemstones) and hosts a podcast focused on spiritual growth.
The Reality of Her Life Today
Is she still in touch with Donald? Yeah, but it’s mostly through Tiffany. She attended the 2025 inauguration and was seen at the Liberty Ball. She’s managed to do something very few people in the Trump orbit have: stay amicable with the "Big Guy" without getting sucked into the legal drama or the daily infighting.
She’s 62 now. She looks great, sure, but she credits that to "inner peace" and a lot of turmeric.
Life for Marla Maples in 2026 is a weird mix of quiet Florida mornings and high-profile advocacy. She’s no longer the girl from Georgia caught in a scandal. She’s a woman who survived the 90s media meat grinder and came out the other side with her sanity—and a yoga mat—intact.
What you can do next: If you’re interested in the wellness shifts Marla is advocating for, you can check out the Global Wellness Forum website to see her upcoming speaking schedule or look into the MAHA movement's latest updates on food safety regulations. These are the two areas where she’s focusing her energy this year.