Ryan Reynolds feels proud that his kids have American and Canadian passports. The 47-year-old actor - who has Betty, four, Ines, seven, James, nine, and a 15-month-old baby with his wife Blake Lively - loves that his children are connected to both of their parents' backgrounds. The Canadian star - who has been married to Blake since 2012 - told PEOPLE: "My kids, they have Canadian passports as well, and they feel a real connection to that.
" Ryan - whose wife was born in Los Angeles - explained that his kids are proud to recognise their Canadian roots. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. The 'Deadpool' star shared: "They love being from Canada.
They tell people they are. 'Oh, I'm half Canadian, half American.'" Meanwhile, Ryan recently suggested that experiencing anxiety has actually helped him to become a better dad.
The Hollywood star feels he's become more "compassionate" because of what he's been through. Ryan told PEOPLE: "Now I love that I have anxiety, I love that I’ve had anxiety. Because when I see my kids experiencing some of that, which is probably genetic, I know how to address it in a way that is compassionate, that actually allows them to feel seen.
I know that I can’t just fix it. And I can communicate all that stuff to them and with them. I’m always grateful for it.
" Ryan's experience of anxiety has also helped him in his professional life. The actor said: "My job benefits greatly. People who have anxiety .
