Claim: Taraji P. Henson appeared in a 2012 American romantic comedy movie in a leading role.

Think Like a Man is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Tim Story and written by Keith Marryman and David A. Newman , based on Steve Harvey 's 2009 book Act Like a Lady , Think Like a Man . The film stars an ensemble cast , featuring Michael Ealy , Jerry Ferrara , Meagan Good , Regina Hall , Kevin Hart , Terrence J , Taraji P. Henson , Romany Malco and Gabrielle Union .   The film was released on April 20 , 2012 by Screen Gems .