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Michelle Obama featured in PETA anti-fur ad

White House says first lady’s image is being used without her permission

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Michelle Obama appears in a new PETA ad with celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Underwood and Tyra Banks. The White House says Mrs. Obama's image is being used without her permission.
updated 1/5/2010 5:03:21 PM ET 2010-01-05T22:03:21

WASHINGTON — The fur is flying over a new ad campaign by an animal rights group the White House says is using first lady Michelle Obama's image without her permission.

The president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ingrid Newkirk, said her organization wouldn't have sought Mrs. Obama's consent for the anti-fur ad because it knows that she can't make such an endorsement.

PETA included the first lady in its Washington ad campaign based on White House confirmation that she does not wear fur.

Mrs. Obama appears in the ad with celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Underwood and Tyra Banks — three others who have shunned fur. The ads are appearing in Washington's Metro stations, magazines and PETA's Web site.

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    Michelle Obama speaks with the cast and crew of the film "42" in the White House on April 2, 2013. From left: actor Harrison Ford, who plays Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey and Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson. (Mandel Ngan / AFP - Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

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    Michelle Obama, in white pants and a J. Crew floral T-shirt, smiles as her daughters Malia and Sasha read a children's book to kids during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 1, 2013. (Jonathan Ernst / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation

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    For the second time, Michelle Obama opted to wear a Jason Wu dress to her husband's inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2013. She accessorized the ruby-colored chiffon and velvet gown with a handmade diamond embellished ring by jewelry designer Kimberly McDonald and shoes by Jimmy Choo. Here, she waves to attendees at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. (Rick Wilking / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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    President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama watch the Inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington with their daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, not pictured here, from the presidential box near the White House on Jan. 21, 2013. Mrs. Obama is wearing a Thom Browne dress accompanied by a Reed Krakoff sweater and Cathy Waterman earrings. (Gerald Herbert / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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    President Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office for his second presidential term on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Michelle Obama, center, holds the Bible and daughter Malia looks on. Mrs. Obama is wearing a navy blue dress and cardigan by American designer Reed Krakoff. (Larry Downing / Pool via Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

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    First lady Michelle Obama, center, and her daughters Sasha, left, and Malia. right, appear onstage at the start of the Kids' Inaugural concert for children and military families on Jan. 19. Mrs. Obama wore a white Alexander McQueen shirt and black pants to the event, which was emceed by Nick Cannon and featured performances by Katy Perry and Usher. (Jonathan Ernst / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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