20 Reasons Why We Love Think Like a Man
Revisiting the rom-com classic just in time for the sequel.
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Instant Classic - Think Like a Man became an instant classic when it came out in 2012, and turned Kevin Hart into a Hollywood A-lister. With the highly-anticipated sequel dropping on June 20, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit what we loved about the original. Here are 20 reasons we heart Think Like a Man...(Photo: Screen Gems)
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The BET Family Represents! - We at BET are lucky to call three of the film's stars — Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and Terrence J — our family. Hart stars in the mock-reality hit Real Husbands of Hollywood and Union in the wildly popular drama Being Mary Jane. Terrence J, of course, spent years as one-half of the hosting team of 106 & Park. We couldn't be prouder of our kin! (Photos from Left: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Mike Coppola/Getty Images, Dave M. Benett/WireImage)
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Kevin Hearts Wendy - The surprise cameo at the very end of the film, Wendy Williams as Kevin Hart's estranged wife Gail, had audiences cheering. (Photos from left: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Michael Ealy's Baby Blues - While we admire all of Ealy's anatomy, it was the closeups of his blue eyes that we couldn't get enough of. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Gabby's Smile - Rivaling Ealy's eyes is Gabrielle Union's megawatt smile, which she flashes generously throughout the film — especially when she's bonding with her man Jerry Ferrara. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Steve's Building an Empire - Steve Harvey has been a successful radio personality and best-selling author for years, but the release of Think Like a Man pushed him into mogul territory. Soon after, the relationship expert launched his own daytime talk show. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)
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Terrence J's Hollywood Debut - Terrence J became a household name as co-host of 106 & Park, but the entertainment journalist launched his own Hollywood career as sensitive momma's boy Michael in Think Like a Man. Looks like the tables turned on Terrence J in the best possible way! (Photo: STARPICZ/Splash News)
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Mommie Dearest - Veteran actress Jenifer Lewis stole nearly every scene she was in as Michael's overbearing mother Miss Loretta. (Photo: David Buchan/Getty Images)
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Hollywood's New Behind-the-Scenes Power Duo - When Think Like a Man grossed nearly $100 million at the box office, Hollywood paid attention not only to who was in front of the camera, but the talent behind it. In this case, it was director Tim Story, who already had his name on the hit Barbershop franchise, and producer Will Packer. The latter has been on a roll with follow-up projects including Ride Along. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
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The Cameos! - If the all-star cast in Think Like a Man wasn't enough for you, the film boasts nearly a dozen exciting — and sometimes surprising — cameos. Everyone from Tika Sumpter to Kelly Rowland to JB Smoove turned up in the film. (Photos from Left: Todd Oren/Getty Images for Mediaplacement, Bennet Raglin/BET, Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
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Morris Chestnut in a Suit - Chestnut played the handsome, successful ex-boyfriend of career-climber Taraji P. Henson in the film. While we're glad she ended up with aspiring chef Michael Ealy, we can understand how it would be a difficult decision to pass on a man who looks this good in a suit. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Shirtless Romany Malco - Almost as good as Morris Chestnut in a suit is Romany Malco outside of one. The statuesque actor, who plays ladies' man Zeke in the film, has several scenes sans shirt, prompting many women to send thank you letters to the producers. (Photo: Screen Gems)
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The Return of the Black Rom-Com - The '90s were the golden era of Black romantic comedies, and Think Like a Man kicked off a renaissance. After the film brought in big bucks and the box office, Hollywood realized there is an appetite for diversity. (Photo: Screen Gems)
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La La Anthony as the BFF We All Want - Though she was a supporting player in this ensemble comedy, La La charmed us as Meagan Good's naughty best friend. Her character is someone we'd love to have at our next girl's night out. (Photo: Santi/Splash News)
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The Soundtrack - A great comedy deserves a bumpin' soundtrack, and Think Like a Man didn't disappoint. Ne-Yo, Miguel, John Legend and other chart-toppers set the tone for the film's romance and debauchery. (Photo: Matt Kennedy/Screen Gems, Inc.)
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