Marla Maples shares gala moments as Melania Trump’s absence draws attention
Marla Maples offered a glimpse into a recent high-profile charity event, sharing a series of photos from the Selfless Love Foundation Gala held at Mar-a-Lago.
The 62-year-old appeared in a strapless butter-yellow gown, posing for both solo portraits and group photos during the evening. The event, hosted earlier this month, brought together a number of notable attendees in support of foster care initiatives.
Her Instagram post, which highlighted the foundation’s mission, notably did not include any images of First Lady Melania Trump.
A focus on charity and advocacy
In her caption, Maples emphasized the purpose behind the gathering, drawing attention to the work of the Selfless Love Foundation.
“Sharing highlights from the Love-filled Selfless Love Foundation fundraiser last weekend,” she wrote, praising Ashley Brown and her team for their commitment to helping children in foster care.
She added that more than 70,000 children in the United States are currently waiting to be adopted, underscoring the importance of continued support for the child welfare system.
Maples also acknowledged the presence of Tony Danza, noting that he hosted the event.
Absence raises further questions
While the evening featured a strong turnout, attention shifted to who was not there. According to reports cited by the Irish Star and a Palm Beach source, Melania Trump did not attend the gala.
The absence follows another recent family gathering she reportedly skipped — the bridal shower for Bettina Anderson, the fiancée of her stepson, Donald Trump Jr.. Other members of the Trump family, including Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump, were present at that event alongside Maples.
Maples had previously shared moments from the bridal shower on Instagram, describing it as a meaningful celebration spent with her daughter Tiffany and close family members.
The latest images from the gala, combined with Melania Trump’s continued absence from recent gatherings, have drawn renewed attention to her nonappearance at key family events.
The photos themselves, however, remained centered on th
