Donna Kelce reveals grandchildren’s reaction to her 'awesome' acting debut on Hallmark

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Donna Kelce, mom of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, is embracing a new role—on the silver screen and her grandchildren are more than excited.

The 72-year-old recently made her acting debut in not one but two Hallmark Channel holiday films, 'Christmas on Call' and 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story'.

Donna Kelce reveals her grandchildren's reactions over her acting debut

In an exclusive conversation with People at Arrowhead Stadium during the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, Nov. 29, Donna Kelce opened up about her experience as a first-time actress.

“It was so awesome,” Donna shared, reflecting on her time on set.

“There were so many fantastic veterans of Hallmark movies, and I just had a blast learning from all of them.”

'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,' set in Kansas City, holds a special place in her heart. “It's so much fun for them to be doing the movie in Kansas City for the first time and being in the stadium that I've been here for the past 11 years,” she said. “So it was just really fun.”

Donna’s performance in 'Christmas on Call' delighted her grandchildren, Jason Kelce and Kylie McDevitt Kelce's three daughters, Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett.

“[They] kept saying, ‘Play it back, play it back! We want to see DeeDee!’ So that was kind of fun,” she said smiling.

‘Holiday Touchdown’ cast shares sweet on-set moments with Donna Kelce

'In 'Holiday Touchdown,' Donna Kelce plays the manager of a barbecue restaurant, a character who dishes out sage advice to the film’s leads.

The story centers on the blossoming romance between the Kansas City Chiefs director of fan engagement, played by Tyler Hynes, and a die-hard fan, portrayed by Hunter King.

King and Hynes couldn’t say enough good things about the Kelce matriarch’s presence on set. “She's just so sweet,” King said. “Such a doll and just, it was like having a mom there.”

Hynes agreed, adding that Donna brought a personal touch to the experience.

“She asked us to write her son Travis a note to put in his locker since we were filming at the actual stadium,” Hynes revealed. “I wrote the lyrics to ‘Friends in Low Places’ and said, ‘Don’t ever change.’”

King chimed in, “I think I wrote something like, ‘Thanks for letting us steal your field and your mom.’”

The film features an impressive cast alongside Donna, King, and Hynes.

Cameos include Jenna Bush Hager, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, and Richard Christie. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid also makes an appearance, joined by several Kansas City Chiefs players.

'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story' premieres November 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.