Union appeared in episodes of "Army Wives" and "" in 2010 and 2011. She was reported to be joining the cast in June 2010. Union was reported in May 2011 to have landed roles in "Think Like a Man", a romantic comedy based on Steve Harvey's book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man", and an indie film, "Family Tree". In June 2011, Union defended the music video for the Rihanna single "Man Down" after it sparked controversy for its depiction of a rape victim shooting and killing her attacker. Union related that every rape victim was "unique", which extended to how they believed justice should be carried out.