Gosling was happiest when he entered fatherhood

Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor Ryan Gosling says it was the "happiest time" of his life when his two children were born.

The "Nice Guys" actor has two-year-old Esmerelda and four-month-old Amada with long-term partner Eva Mendes, 42.

"They're angels. It's the happiest time in my life," Gosling told etonline.com.

Reminiscing a less pleasant memory, Gosling shared that it was when he auditioned for a part and the person he was acting for took a phone call halfway through.

"There's actually a scene in the film ('La La Land'), which is based on an audition that I had where it was a very emotional scene I had to do and halfway through, the lady took a call and just kept talking while I was supposed to finish my lines," the 35-year-old actor said.

Gosling says "La La Land" is an "emotional" one for the audience, and it has received a positive reaction so far.

"I think at their best (musical movies) can be very emotional for the audience, and we really wanted to make a film that people really wanted to see in the theatre.

"From what I understand, and I haven't seen it with a crowd yet, but people enjoy the film, but they also enjoy the experience of seeing it with an audience," Gosling said.