We [me and my husban] like to honor both of our family traditions whenever possible . We show the girls lots of pictures and tell a lot of stories about both of our childhoods. We also try to teach them both Portuguese and Serbian, though English is their primary language.

I wouldn't say it's competitive. I think everyone has their time. Gisele is having her time, and Shirley had her time, and maybe I will have my time.

It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.

If you're comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful - and look beautiful to others, too.

I like to go to the movies or read.

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

In Brazil, there isn't just one beauty ideal. There's a lot of emphasis on a woman's natural beauty - but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.