Being parents to two football stars is undoubtedly challenging.
Donna and Ed Kelce share their journey in a new documentary centered around their eldest son, Jason Kelce. While the couple eventually separated, they candidly reveal in “Kelce” that they made every effort to keep their family together during Jason and his younger brother Travis’ upbringing, even though their sons sensed something amiss in their parents’ relationship.
Travis reflects on their unconventional situation, saying, “I knew my mom and dad’s situation was different than other parents. I would go have sleepovers at other houses, and the other parents are staying in the same room, and my parents didn’t stay in the same room. I started making those connections when I was in middle school and I realized that they were probably gonna split. But they stayed together for me and Jason’s benefit, I believe.”
Donna and Ed, who were married for nearly 25 years, acknowledge the challenges they faced. Ed explains, “If we had split as we probably both would have preferred, that would have been a nightmare with the logistics, getting kids where they had to be and providing all the support.”
Donna reflects on this trying period, saying, “Just trying to keep it all together when you’re being a parent, it’s tough.”
The sacrifices made by the Kelce parents ultimately paid off, with both brothers achieving NFL stardom and making history by playing against each other in the Super Bowl last season. During an episode of their New Heights podcast, they expressed their appreciation for their parents, highlighting the special moment their mother experienced during the championship game.
Jason shared, “The moment I saw mom is when I got really emotional because man, it was so awesome. It was awesome that she was on top of the world for a week.”
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Travis added, “She was the heavyweight champ, man. She was on top of it, and she shined the whole time, man. That was the coolest part. Mom, you killed it. Dad, you’ve been killing it.”
Before the Super Bowl, Ed admitted to feeling nervous about the outcome, knowing that someone would be celebrating while the other would be heartbroken.
As the documentary “Kelce” premiered on Prime Video, it provided an intimate look at the Kelce family’s journey and the dedication of parents who supported their sons’ dreams in the world of professional football.
