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Marla Maples attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards © Jon Kopaloff

Why Donald Trump's ex Marla Maples was at the 2025 Grammys: See her look

She attended the award show with her former husband, Trump, in 1994.


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
FEBRUARY 3, 2025 12:52 PM EST

There were many surprises at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Perhaps one of the most shocking moments was Kanye West and Bianca Censori's red carpet appearance, which made headlines for the Australian architect's look. However, online users also commented on Donald Trump's ex, who attended the award show. 

Marla Maples, who is Trump's second wife and mom to Tiffany Trump, walked the red carpet of the Grammys before entering the venue to watch the ceremony. She stepped out in a sleeveless, purple gown, featuring a short train.

She paired the look with closed-toed, black heels, and accessorized with a black clutch and matching purple earrings and a statement ring. Marla, who was previously married to Trump from 1993 to 1999, styled her blonde hair in loose waves and smiled for the cameras while on the red carpet.

Marla Maples attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards© Frazer Harrison
Marla Maples attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards

Marla was at the ceremony to accompany a close friend. She posed with Ricky Kej, a composer from India and three-time Grammy winner. The composer mentioned on his LinkedIn in 2024 that Maples was a "dear friend ... we can talk for hours about everything under the sun and beyond!"

Marla Maples and Ricky Kej attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards © Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Marla Maples and Ricky Kej attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards

This is also not the first time Marla has attended the Grammys, as she attended the award show with her former husband Trump in 1994. Marla also documented her time at the ceremony, sharing a clip before entering the red carpet.

Marla Maples attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards© Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Marla Maples attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards

She shared a photo on social media showing her attendance at one of the Grammys after parties and showed a photo of her dress to her fans and followers on Instagram.

Donald Trump and Marla Maples attend the Grammy Awards in New York City. © Sonia Moskowitz
Donald Trump and Marla Maples attend the Grammy Awards in New York City.

Marla recently attended the presidential inauguration, showing that she is still amicable with Trump." Behind-the-Scenes Story: Backstage at the Liberty Ball, as Tiffany, Kai, and the rest of the First Family prepare to take the stage for the inaugural dance," she shared on Instagram. "I couldn’t resist capturing a behind-the-scenes moment with the girls before they stepped into the spotlight. And I love the unplanned Matchy Matchy."

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