I went to work. That was a turning point. When you have to do eight shows a week and your name is on the marquee, no matter what is going on at home or what’s on the cover of the newspapers, you’ve got to do your job.

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When Marla Maples started working, it became a turning point in her life. As an actress, she had to perform eight shows a week, with her name displayed on the marquee. No matter what was happening at home or what the news was reporting, she had to focus on doing her job well.

About Marla Maples

Marla Maples is an American actress, TV personality, model, singer, and presenter. She was the second wife of former U.S. president Donald Trump, and they were married from 1993 to 1999 after the birth of their daughter Tiffany.

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I was holding a reserve inside all along. When you’re with someone as powerful as Donald, you have no choice. You can get lost within that power if you’re not careful.

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Every story was being made up. My true friends weren’t the ones speaking. It was people who never knew me, making up stories. Even my local paper put a $1,000 bounty out for information about my whereabouts.

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He works his business and manipulates and keeps himself in front of the world.

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