Marla Maples steals the spotlight in Rome as Trump resurfaces over old video

At 61, Marla Maples doesn’t need filters or retouching to draw attention. The former spouse of Donald Trump was seen enjoying the Roman summer alongside her friend, Italian-American filmmaker Chiara Tilesi. The trip blended laid-back fashion, boutique fragrances, and truffle sweets. But while Maples strolled through the Eternal City in a wide-brimmed hat and white sneakers, an old video has once again pushed both her name and Trump’s back into the headlines.

The clip, pulled from a 1994 interview, shows Donald Trump making uncomfortable remarks about their daughter Tiffany, who was barely a year old at the time. In a conversation with Robin Leach, Trump commented on the baby’s legs, saying they were like “Marla Maples’,” which seemed harmless enough. However, according to The Express, what drew controversy was a hand gesture suggesting the baby’s chest — sparking criticism and reigniting discussion on the boundaries of public commentary, especially involving children.

Around the time this Robin Leach interview aired in 1994, Trump & Epstein were best pals and were taking turns with young girls. That kinda puts Trump’s sexualized comments about his then one-year-old daughter, Tiffany, into perspective. Fucking pig. pic.twitter.com/qTFbvBWoYR

— Canada Hates Trump (@AntiTrumpCanada) July 12, 2025

Made Rome her runway

Still, Marla Maples, far removed from the media whirlwind of the past, seems to have found her own rhythm. In Rome, she appeared in a cream-toned outfit, casual shorts, and a radiant smile that needs no headline. Her friend Chiara, director of Tell It Like a Woman, matched the vibe with a mini skirt and a woven bucket hat — a snapshot shouting ease and freedom.

The actress, singer, and host has kept a low profile since her divorce in 1999. However, her bond with Tiffany Trump remains strong. Just a few months ago, Marla Maples celebrated the birth of her first grandson, Alexander Trump Boulos, in a heartfelt Instagram video where she calls him “my sweet gift from heaven.” In that clip, Maples comes across as vulnerable, grateful, and deeply connected to her new role as grandmother.

 

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A relationship born in scandal

Although her relationship with Donald Trump began with a scandal — when Ivana Trump discovered the affair in Aspen — Marla Maples has steadily crafted a positive public image. She took part in events like Miss Universe, appeared in films such as Executive Decision, and has ventured into spiritual paths that distance her from political noise.

Today, as the 1994 video circulates again, Marla Maples walks through Rome looking regal, setting trends and leaving behind the noise.