After two decades of silence, Marla Maples has finally confirmed the reasons behind her divorce from Donald Trump, shedding new light on one of America’s most controversial celebrity marriages.

Marla Maples entered Donald Trump’s life in the late 1980s, igniting scandal from the start as their relationship began while Trump was still married to his first wife, Ivana Trump.

Despite widespread criticism, the couple openly pursued their romance, shocking the public with their audacity.

The relationship made headlines repeatedly, particularly when Marla allegedly boasted to friends that Trump provided her with “the best sex” she’d ever had, a claim that dominated tabloids for weeks.

The controversy intensified when, in December 1989, Marla boldly confronted Ivana Trump during a ski vacation in Aspen, Colorado, openly declaring, “I’m Marla, and I love your husband. Do you?”

Ivana, shocked by the encounter, knew immediately her marriage was doomed.

Indeed, Trump filed for divorce from Ivana shortly after, and their separation became one of the most publicized celebrity divorces in history.

Three years later, in December 1993, Trump married Marla Maples in an extravagant ceremony at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Their marriage, attended by more than 1,000 guests, quickly became the talk of the town.

Yet, behind the glamorous facade, deep issues brewed beneath the surface.

From the outset, their union was fraught with tension, largely stemming from a strict prenuptial agreement Trump insisted Marla sign.

Under the terms, Marla would receive only $1 million if they divorced within five years, a sharp contrast to Ivana’s $25 million settlement.

Marla later hinted that she’d felt pressured into accepting the prenup, creating resentment that lingered throughout their marriage.

Their relationship further suffered when Marla became pregnant with their daughter, Tiffany Trump.

Trump’s initial reaction to Marla’s pregnancy news was notably unenthusiastic, reportedly responding with disbelief rather than joy.

This lukewarm reaction deeply hurt Marla and highlighted stark differences in their personal priorities.

Beyond financial and emotional disagreements, the couple faced public humiliation following a scandal in 1996, when Marla was allegedly caught in a compromising situation with Trump’s bodyguard, Spencer Wagner, on a beach at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Though Marla initially denied any romantic involvement, Wagner later claimed they had been intimate, stirring intense media speculation and damaging the marriage irreparably.

The constant pressure from rumors of infidelity, combined with fundamental differences in values and goals, ultimately drove the couple apart.

Marla later revealed that their contrasting upbringings and values became increasingly evident: Trump, raised in a wealthy New York household prioritizing business success, was fundamentally incompatible with Marla’s spiritual and community-oriented upbringing in rural Georgia.

She wanted emotional support, authenticity, and spiritual growth, while Trump prioritized ambition, wealth, and public image.

These differences became impossible to ignore, leading to their separation in 1997.

Their divorce was finalized in 1999, marking the end of a six-year marriage that had captivated—and scandalized—the nation.

After the divorce, Marla stepped away from the limelight, dedicating herself to raising Tiffany and pursuing wellness and spirituality.

Trump, meanwhile, continued his business empire and later married Slovenian model Melania Knauss, with whom he had another child.

Now, over 20 years later, Marla Maples has finally opened up, confirming what many suspected: their marriage collapsed because they were fundamentally different people with incompatible values, compounded by public controversies and persistent rumors of infidelity.

Her revelations provide a clearer understanding of a relationship that was always under intense public scrutiny, proving once again that behind the glamour, celebrity marriages can be far more complicated than they appear.