'It's hard on me': Liev Schreiber talks struggle of working in LA while Naomi Watts and their two kids are in NYC as he sits down with Ellen

By Sarah Sotoodeh For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:50 EST, 14 June 2016 | Updated: 16:45 EST, 14 June 2016

Liev Schreiber has been living in LA to shoot his show Ray Donovan.

But that means he's across the country from his partner Naomi Watts and their two sons Sasha, aged eight, and Samuel Kai, aged seven.

And on Tuesday while on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 48-year-old actor discussed how that makes him feel: 'It's hard on me most, I think.'

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Doting dad: Liev Schreiber talked about how much he misses his New York City based kids: Sasha, 8, and Samuel Kai, 7, during his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday

Doting dad: Liev Schreiber talked about how much he misses his New York City based kids: Sasha, 8, and Samuel Kai, 7, during his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday

Liev, who is in a long-term relationship with Watts, 47, added: 'You have to put them first at a certain point, and the back-and-forth thing can get tough.'

The father of two explained that his kids live in New York City with Naomi because they are 'at that age where you kind of want them to have a continuity with friends and school.' 

The Tony Award winner stars as the title character in the Showtime hit Ray Donovan, which films in Los Angeles with up to 16-hour work days.

The screen star, who is in the midst of promoting the fourth season of the show, looked handsome in a striped top, black blazer and matching hued trousers. 

Honesty: The 48-year-old, who works primarily in LA, told the daytime host: 'It's hard on me most, I think'

Honesty: The 48-year-old, who works primarily in LA, told the daytime host: 'It's hard on me most, I think'

Family first: Liev, who is in a long-term relationship with actress Naomi Watts, added: 'You have to put them first at a certain point, and the back-and-forth thing can get tough'

Family first: Liev, who is in a long-term relationship with actress Naomi Watts, added: 'You have to put them first at a certain point, and the back-and-forth thing can get tough'

Liev told Ellen that the family uses FaceTime regularly, but jokes the kids are 'bored' of it. 

During his appearance, Ellen offered him a shot of tequila, which he accepted; following his drink, he talked about  the 'Willy Dance.' 

He jokingly explained that he does the 'Willy Dance' with his sons to dry off after bathing in order to prevent chafing.

Liev and Naomi have been in a relationship for 11 years; they welcomed their first son, Sasha, in 2007, followed by Samuel in 2008. 

Hard worker: The Tony Award winner stars as the title character in the Showtime hit Ray Donovan, which films in Los Angeles with up to 16 hour work days

Hard worker: The Tony Award winner stars as the title character in the Showtime hit Ray Donovan, which films in Los Angeles with up to 16 hour work days

Stylish look: The screen star, who is in the midst of promoting the fourth season of the show, looked handsome in a striped top, black blazer and matching hued trousers
Stylish look: The screen star, who is in the midst of promoting the fourth season of the show, looked handsome in a striped top, black blazer and matching hued trousers

Stylish look: The screen star, who is in the midst of promoting the fourth season of the show, looked handsome in a striped top, black blazer and matching hued trousers

Devoted father: The father of two explained that his kids live in New York City with Naomi because they are 'at that age where you kind of want them to have a continuity with friends and school'

Devoted father: The father of two explained that his kids live in New York City with Naomi because they are 'at that age where you kind of want them to have a continuity with friends and school'

In May, Naomi shared a family photo to her Instagram, captioning the sweet snap: 'My tribe.' 

The lovebirds have worked on three films together: The Painted Veil in 2006 as well as Movie 43 and The Bleeder in 2012. 

Season four of Ray Donovan premieres on Showtime on June 26. 

Having a good time: Ellen offered him a shot of tequila during his appearance - which he accepted

Having a good time: Ellen offered him a shot of tequila during his appearance - which he accepted

Good times: Following his drink, he talked about the 'Willy Dance' which he does with his sons after bathing

Good times: Following his drink, he talked about the 'Willy Dance' which he does with his sons after bathing

'My tribe': Liev and Naomi have been in a relationship for 11 years; they welcomed their first son, Sasha, in 2007, followed by Samuel in 2008

'My tribe': Liev and Naomi have been in a relationship for 11 years; they welcomed their first son, Sasha, in 2007, followed by Samuel in 2008

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