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Britney Spears says she had a 'panic attack' on the day of her wedding to Sam Asghari

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" Los Angeles Premiere on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images
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Britney Spears married longtime partner Sam Asghari on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles surrounded by about 60 family members and famous friends, People reported

The pop star called her ceremony "a dream" on Instagram but also revealed she had "a panic attack" before saying "I do." 

"I was so nervous all morning but then at 2:00 pm it really hit me … WE'RE GETTING MARRIED," she wrote Friday in a caption underneath a photo of her and Asghari. "I had a panic attack and then got it together."

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"Only 👑 Had the most incredible time celebrating the fairytale couple," Hilton wrote in the caption. She revealed on her "This Is Paris" podcast Friday that she skipped a really important DJ gig in order to attend, Billboard reported

"I was actually asked to DJ for the president and all of the other presidents from around the world for the dinner," Hilton reportedly said. "But this was more important to me."

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Madonna shared images from the ceremony on Instagram, including a photo presumably recreating the 2003 kiss they shared at MTV's VMAs

"Britney you look so happy and in love 💕💕💕💖💖 I wish you and Sam all the best 💍! Last night was fun and sweaty!!" Madonna's caption read. 

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Esme Mazzeo was a journalist on Insider's entertainment desk. She is passionate about writing stories that help start meaningful conversations and shine a light on the authentic representation of minorities in film + TV. She's known for her coverage of "Grey's Anatomy," "Sister Wives," "Married at First Sight," the "Sex and the City" franchise, and TV Christmas movies. She has bylines in Vulture, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and more publications. She enjoys covering celebrities like Sarah Drew, Quinta Brunson, Ellen Pompeo, Jesse Williams, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, and more. Featured Articles: Inside the making of an 'Only Murders in the Building' episode with only one line of dialogue — and why Deaf star James Caverly wants to 'dismantle' the 'tired portrayal of disabled characters on TV'From exiting 'Grey's Anatomy' to making TV history, Sarah Drew is moving forward'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson isn't writing 'The Office' for teachers — she has a clearer visionEllen Pompeo is very ready for 'Grey's Anatomy' to be over. In fact, she's already forging a new path for herself.Former 'Grey's Anatomy' stars Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew still believe fans of Jackson and April have 'earned' and 'deserve' a spinoff