As the Kelce brothers celebrated Donna’s recognition as one of Glamour’s 2024 Women of the Year, Travis reflected on the sacrifices she made while raising him and Jason. But a heartfelt moment on the New Heights podcast revealed just how much the Kansas City Chiefs star appreciates his mother, Donna Kelce. Travis Kelce has never been shy about showing love for his family. His playful remarks, paired with Jason’s fond memories of childhood, offered a personal glimpse into the family bond behind two NFL careers.
During the October 9, 2024, episode of New Heights , Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce turned the spotlight on their mother after Glamour named Donna Kelce one of its Women of the Year. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . She shared the honour with Tina Knowles, Maggie Baird and Mandy Teefey. Travis was clearly proud of the recognition. he brought up Donna’s honest account of raising two children and the challenges that came with it While discussing the honour. “being a mom is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It’s so much easier to just go to work, but raising children when they’re totally dependent on you and you’re trying to do the best you can with the limited resources you have. It’s the most daunting task I’ve ever had to do,” Donna’s words struck a chord with her sons. Travis responded with affection, admitting that she had made the difficult job of parenting seem effortless from their perspective. “And mom, you made it look easy. I’m not going to lie. You made it look easy. If it was that hard for you. I’m sorry if we made it even harder on you. Cause I’m sure Jason did. I know I didn’t. I made it easy,” The final line brought Travis’s familiar humour into the conversation. His playful claim that he was the easy child softened the emotional moment, but his admiration for Donna remained clear. Jason offered a different perspective on their mother’s parenting. Jason recalled a childhood filled with comfort, care and the little things that made family life feel secure While Donna remembered raising children as an enormous responsibility. “Growing up was pretty easy. You show up lunch is packed. Breakfast is made. Free rides everywhere. It was the best,” Jason responded. His recollection highlighted the everyday efforts that can go unnoticed while children are growing up. From preparing meals to driving her sons wherever they needed to go, Donna made sure they felt supported. Travis also used the moment to celebrate Donna’s achievement and praised the other mothers who received Glamour’s recognition. “Happy as hell for you, Momma. Glamour magazine, this is cool. This is cool. You look absolutely amazing, Mom. This is so good. Shout out to all the other mothers that are Women of the Year,” Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines For the Kelce brothers, the podcast conversation became more than a celebration of an award. It was a chance to acknowledge the work Donna put into raising them, even when they did not fully understand its demands. Both brothers have since built successful careers in professional football, but their comments offered a reminder of the family support that helped shape their lives. Donna’s recognition gave them a reason to say something that often goes unspoken: the things that make childhood feel easy can take years of effort from a parent. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.