Marla Maples, a renowned actress, musician, and philanthropist, was born in the small town of Cohutta, Georgia, with a population of only 661.
As a high-achieving student, athlete, and homecoming queen, Maples attended the University of Georgia before embarking on a career in the arts in New York City.
Throughout her illustrious career, she has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including more than 15 film roles, numerous television appearances, Broadway shows, and dozens of magazine covers.
In 1999, Maples relocated to Southern California with her daughter Tiffany, seeking a quieter and more spiritual existence. She continued to pursue her passions, releasing her first album, The Endless, featuring Deepak Chopra, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Michael Bernard Beckwith, and hosting a talk radio show, Awakening With Marla.
After her daughter Tiffany graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016, Maples made a triumphant return to the spotlight, appearing on Season 22 of Dancing With the Stars, co-hosting The View, The Doctors, and Good Day New York, and attending various VIP charity events.
As a dedicated philanthropist, Maples has been honored for her work with the Global Lyme Alliance and remains committed to supporting numerous non-profit organizations, including Spirituality for Kids, Make a Wish Foundation, American Family Housing, Feed the Children, Shelter for the Homeless, The City of Hope, and Kids Creating Peace.
Whether speaking about unity at the United Nations or performing her single "One World of Love" on stage at Carnegie Hall, Maples is steadfast in her mission to expand the greater good and add light to the world.
