With the exception of Taraji P. Henson 's character , Lauren , who was written as an African-American , Merryman and Newman said , they `` did n't know what color After ` ` on Jones ' ` ` 15th birthday , ` ` Think Like A Man '' earns $ 39 million . The film 's earnings more than doubled its $ 30 million budget . Critics say it 's hard to get financing for a black film .
After ` ` on Jones ' ` ` 15th birthday , ` ` Think Like A Man '' earns $ 39 million . The film 's earnings more than doubled its $ 30 million budget . Critics say it 's hard to get financing for a black film .