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Donna Kelce Is Making Her Film Debut In 2 Hallmark Movies — Football-Themed, Of Course
Donna Kelce is the newest family member to make her mark in the entertainment industry, appearing in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas films that are, appropriately, football-themed.
True to form, she will not choose between her sons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis and recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason. “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” revolves around a “fan of the year” contest for the team, while “Christmas on Call” stars a die-hard Eagles fan who helps his love interest come to know Philadelphia, according to a Hallmark Channel release this week.
Donna Kelce Is Making Her Film Debut In 2 Hallmark Movies — Football-Themed, Of Course
While Donna is no stranger to the camera, having been in Jason Kelce’s documentary and several gameday photos, the two films constitute her acting debut. In “Holiday Touchdown,” she portrays the manager of a barbecue restaurant. While it’s unclear whether she’s portraying a character or herself in “Christmas on Call,” her task is to guarantee that one of the protagonists “orders her cheesesteak the authentic way – ‘whiz wit.'”
The cameo announcements follow Travis Kelce’s efforts into Hollywood: he hosted “Saturday Night Live” in early 2023 before his connection with Taylor Swift catapulted his reputation, and he’s now due to appear in Ryan Murphy’s “Grotesquerie” and host “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” He also received his first producer credit this year.
Donna Kelce Is Making Her Film Debut In 2 Hallmark Movies — Football-Themed, Of Course
Jason Kelce, meanwhile, has joined ESPN as an analyst. He’ll also appear in one of his mother’s films: “Christmas on Call” will feature “Santa Drives an Astrovan,” by The Philly Specials — also known as Jason Kelce and Eagles players Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson — starring Mt. Joy, according to the announcement. It’s from a future album, and the revenues will benefit the Children’s Crisis Treatment Centre and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
SOURCE | AP
