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>> reporter: these are exclusive images of michelle obama tuesday night, speaking at an exclusive fund-raiser hosted by a lesbian couple at their tony, washington, d.c. home. she was given an impassioned speak on one of her favorite topics, children. >> because they are counting on us to give them the chances they need for the futures they deserve. >> reporter: but one woman in the crowd wanted to talk about something else. gay rights. >> i need your husband -- >> reporter: it's hard to hear, but that's ellen sterts. sterts is from the activist group, get equal. she interrupts the first lady t...

Attend. a spokesperson for the lbgt rights group get equal confirms the protester was ellen sterts, with the organization. she later told the huffington post i was asked by the first lady to be quiet and i can't be quiet any longer. i was surprised by how negative the crowd seemed to be. it was actually a little unsettling and disturbing. joining me, amanda terkel covering that. amanda, take us into the room as this unfolded. how quickly did you realize this woman wasn't a polite questioner? >> well, we were in the backyard of a private residence. it was a pretty small event. you expect these ...

Mike but i'm leaving. you all decide. you have one choice. the woman was then escorted out, continuing to shout, quote, i am a lesbian looking for federal equality before i die. the first lady was at the home of a married lesbian couple, speaking to a crowd that paid between 500 and $10,000 to attend. a spokesperson for the lbgt rights group get equal confirms the protester was ellen sterts, with the organization. she later told the huffington post i was asked by the first lady to be quiet and i can't be quiet any longer. i was surprised by how negative the crowd seemed to be. it was actually ...

The woman 56-year-old ellen sterts told "the washington post" the first lady came down into my face and i was taken aback. >> was it gale from new jersey? >> yes. >> it's none of your business! >>, tina, sometimes like little figur -- political figures not putting up with that crap. >> i think you don't mess with michelle obama. this is one tough opponent. she doesn't like to be disrespected a ennor should she. >> i'm not techling michelle obama or chris christie. >> they are tough figures. i think we could probably agree on this, mika. women have a tougher road in terms of public perception t...