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- In a recent interview with Glamour, Donna Kelce described motherhood as possibly the “most challenging role” she has ever undertaken.
- The mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce was previously a banking executive and served as the family’s primary financial provider.
- She expressed admiration for Clair Huxtable, the iconic TV mom from “The Cosby Show.”
Known affectionately as “Mama Kelce,” Donna has made significant contributions to her family not only through her nurturing but also through her professional achievements as a banking executive.
In an enlightening discussion featured in Glamour, published recently, she joined other notable mothers like Tina Knowles and Maggie Baird to share insights about parenting.
“Being a mother is arguably the toughest job I’ve ever had,” stated 71-year-old Donna. She elaborated that while going to work can be straightforward, raising children who rely entirely on you presents unique challenges. “It’s incredibly daunting when you’re striving to provide them with your best under limited circumstances,” she added.
Reflecting on her experiences with Jason and Travis during their childhoods, she noted they were not ill-behaved but rather full of energy: “They were just very lively.”
Diving into her past career in commercial banking, Donna shared how hard she worked to advance professionally. “I was determined to succeed; I was indeed the main breadwinner for our family,” she recalled.
Despite wanting her children to witness that women can achieve anything they set their minds to, there were times when she felt stagnant due to postponing her divorce from Ed Kelce.
A source of inspiration for Donna is Clair Huxtable from “The Cosby Show.” She admired how Clair balanced being a lawyer while managing life as a mother of five: “She could do it all; that’s who I aspired to emulate,” said Donna.
The Rise of Female Breadwinners
A report released by the Pew Research Center reveals that although female breadwinners remain less common than their male counterparts, there has been notable growth in households where wives are either sole or primary earners—rising from just 5% in 1972 to approximately 16% by 2023.
The study defines primary breadwinners as those earning over 60% of total household income while sole breadwinners are individuals providing all earnings within couples where one partner does not contribute financially.
Ellen Yin operates a social media marketing firm and serves as the main financial provider in her relationship. She acknowledged that this role can sometimes induce stress but emphasized that open communication with partners alleviates some pressure: “It’s beneficial being married to someone who views our relationship as equal without feeling threatened by my financial success,” Ellen shared previously with Business Insider.
Simiarly Andrea Mac—a growth strategist—who supports her entire family financially mentioned needing discipline against trying “to have it all” or “do everything.” Her advice encourages women not be swayed by societal expectations: “By doing so you demonstrate it’s perfectly acceptable for women to lead financially while showing men it’s fine if their careers take secondary priority,” Andrea remarked earlier this year.
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