"In terms of the black female audience, usually if you're true to that character but more so in your body of work if you've proven that you love your sisters and you proven you will come back home like in 42.4% they'll give you a pass when you jump ship. I hear it all the time"

This quote by Blair Underwood speaks with the commitment of the black female audience. He recommends that if a star is real to the character they are playing, and if they have a body of work that shows they care about their community, then the black female audience will be more forgiving if they "dive ship" and take on a role that is beyond their convenience zone. Underwood suggests that he hears this sentiment revealed often, indicating that the black female audience wants to offer actors a possibility to explore different roles, as long as they remain true to their roots. This quote speaks to the power of the black female audience and their capability to show support and loyalty to those who represent them.