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Donna Kelce's "Holiday Touchdown" Wardrobe: Tributes to Sons & Swift
2024-12-01
In the world of Kansas City Chiefs movies, one figure stands out - Mama Kelce. Donna Kelce, the mother of Travis Kelce who plays for the Chiefs, makes a memorable appearance in the new Hallmark Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. Starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, this film showcases Donna in a unique way.
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Donna Kelce's Role in the Movie
In the film, Donna plays a caricature of herself. She is the manager of Norma & Nic's restaurant while still being a proud football mom. The costume designer, Keith Nielsen, reveals that Donna's wardrobe was a blend of her own clothes and pieces he selected for her. There are numerous Easter eggs that pay homage to her famous family and friends.Nielsen notes that Donna wore the iconic 50/50 Chiefs and Eagles jersey to support both Travis and her eldest son Jason Kelce, who used to play for the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring this year. To show her support for both sons, she also donned a necklace with the initials 'J' and 'T' for Jason and Travis. It's a detail that adds a personal touch.Among her jewelry collection, she wore the Tortured Poets Department bracelet in support of son Travis' girlfriend Taylor Swift. Fans quickly recognized the bracelet during filming in July and have continued to spot her wearing it since Swift released her album earlier this year.Hidden Details in Donna's Wardrobe
Beyond the obvious nods, Nielsen mentions that Donna wears a No. 87 Chiefs jersey for Travis, which is signed by her son. He also crafted a pair of sparkly red sneakers for her, a fun reference to The Wizard of Oz and Kansas City. Although it's not clear if these sneakers are visible in the scenes, their presence is a delightful touch.In addition to letting her wear her own Chiefs gear, Nielsen created a black sparkly sweater for Donna. He was excited to add this piece to her wardrobe, saying, "I wanted to put something on her!"Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story premieres Nov. 30 on Hallmark Channel, bringing this heartwarming story to viewers.