Donna Kelce, mother to NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, made waves with her appearances in two Hallmark films this holiday season: Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and Christmas on Call. While fans enjoyed seeing her step into the spotlight, Donna recently revealed that she doesn’t plan to pursue acting further for now.
Speaking to reporters at the Kansas City Chiefs game on November 29, Donna described her Hallmark debut as “a dream come true.” The 72-year-old said filming at Arrowhead Stadium, where she has supported her son Travis for over a decade, made the experience even more special.
“It was awesome to film in a place that feels like home,” she shared. “The Hallmark team treated me so well, and it was just such a positive environment.”
Although Donna admitted she was nervous about her first on-camera experience, the cast and crew quickly made her feel at ease. Co-stars Tyler Hynes and Hunter King even stayed in touch after production wrapped, exchanging messages and updates.
Happy birthday to America’s favorite football mom, #DonnaKelce! 🎉 Don’t miss her roles in #HolidayTouchdown: A @Chiefs Love Story and #ChristmasOnCall later this year during #CountdowntoChristmas! 🏈 pic.twitter.com/5f1pdGQ6bj
— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) October 9, 2024
Family reactions and holiday traditions
Donna revealed that her biggest fans have been her grandchildren, who repeatedly watched her scenes. “They kept saying, ‘Play it back, play it back. We want to see DeeDee,'” she said, laughing.
As for her sons, Donna confirmed that she and Travis don’t share acting advice. “We leave each other alone on that front,” she joked. “He does his thing, I do mine, and we both stay authentic.”
Looking ahead to the holidays, the Kelce family has their traditions locked in. Donna plans to visit Jason’s family in Pennsylvania, where they’ll pick out and decorate a Christmas tree together. In addition to enjoying time with her grandchildren, Donna also looks forward to baking her signature cookies, pies, and rolls.
Donna Kelce and friends vibing pic.twitter.com/BTSqhePWC0
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2024
What’s next for Donna Kelce?
When asked about returning to acting, Donna remained noncommittal. “You never know, but for now, it was enough,” she said. “I had a great time, and that’s what matters most.”
Fans of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story can catch its next airing on Wednesday, December 4, at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel, followed by Christmas on Call at 10 p.m. ET.
