Eva Mendes gives the inside scoop on her relationship with husband Ryan Gosling.

during an exclusive interview with Times, Mendes, who published his new children’s book, Desi, Mami and Neverending WorriesCompliments poured in earlier this year Barbie the actor discussed the dynamics of their relationship.

“I feel really sexy sometimes,” she told the outlet.

Recalling Gosling’s unwavering support, she notes how he reassured her every step of the way: “The way my man looks at me…sometimes I’m like, oh my God. This might not sound like much to people, but it’s so much…how I feel is a reflection of what he’s given me.”

“There are so many things that can make me feel sexy, and I would say I feel sexier than not feeling sexy. I guess it’s because I’ve never considered myself beautiful, but I’ve always felt very sexy.”

The couple is known for keeping their private lives private after welcoming their daughters Esmeralda and Amada.

The 50-year-old actress, who starred as the face of the Stella McCartney campaign, took a step back from her career and focused on motherhood.