For Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, making sure their children know their roots is so important. In a rare interview, the actress opened up about raising her family – Esmeralda, 3, and one-year-old Amada – with the love of her life and the value of culture.

The Miami native recently told People Chica, “Esmeralda mostly speaks Spanglish right now. It’s really cute. She’s definitely bilingual, and it’s really important for us to make sure that she’s not only familiar with the language, but also with the culture.”