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Marla Maples and Tiffany Trump smile poolside with baby Alexander Trump: 'His joy lights up every heart'

Marla has often expressed how much Alexander has brought light and meaning into their lives

MARCH 17, 2026 3:19 PM EDTMAR 17, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT

Marla Maples has embraced a beautiful new chapter in her life, sharing a glimpse of her life as a grandmother. Recently, she shared a touching and joyful moment that perfectly captures the close bond she shares with her daughter, Tiffany Trump, and her adorable 10-month-old grandson, Alexander Trump Boulos.

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The photo, taken poolside on a sunny day in Palm Beach, Florida, shows the three generations basking in the warmth of family and nature. Marla, Tiffany, and baby Alexander sit side by side.

In her caption, Marla fondly refers to Alexander as her “little fish,” marveling at how naturally he splashes and kicks his tiny feet like a baby dolphin.

Since the birth of Alexander on May 15, 2025, Marla’s role as grandmother, affectionately dubbed “Gran Mar Mar," has become a central and cherished part of her life.

Marla’s social media posts offer a window into her spiritual and emotional journey as a grandmother.

She moved back to Palm Beach in 2022 to be closer to Tiffany, her husband Michael Boulos, and their growing family, demonstrating the importance of familial support and connection across generations.

Marla has often expressed how much Alexander has brought light and meaning into their lives, calling her moments with him her “true priority.”

Marla’s social media posts offer a window into her spiritual and emotional journey as a grandmother. She has highlighted the symbolic significance of Alexander’s birth time, 4:44 a.m, calling it an “angel number” that represents divine blessing and protection. This deep spiritual meaning resonates with Marla’s overall outlook on life, which blends wellness, mindfulness, and gratitude.

Since the birth of Alexander on May 15, 2025, Marla’s role as grandmother, affectionately dubbed “Gran Mar Mar," has become a central and cherished part of her life.

Beyond the beautiful moments captured poolside, Marla has celebrated the milestones of Tiffany’s motherhood with heartfelt praise and encouragement. She has publicly applauded Tiffany’s dedication, saying that her daughter’s love for Alexander brings “tears to my eyes” and fills her heart with joy.

Marla also reflected on the generational continuity of love during Tiffany’s 32nd birthday, sharing a poignant observation that she sees “three mothers, one eternal love” in the way she, Tiffany, and Alexander connect.

Tiffany has smoothly transitioned into her new role as a mother and wife, balancing her personal life with a promising legal career. The couple currently resides in Miami, Florida, where they are surrounded by family and community.

Tiffany’s own Instagram shares tender moments of baby Alexander’s milestones, from his first Father’s Day to playtime at the White House during visits to his grandfather, allowing fans a rare glimpse into the private life of the Trump family’s youngest generation.