In Pictures: Highlights from the Star-Studded 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony

Russell Brand, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss via Getty ImagesThe 2012 London Olympics consisted of 16 days of unbelievable athleticism, plenty of tears, broken records, medals, and really, really fantastic abs, to say the absolute least. And, they came to an equally impressive end Sunday evening. The action-packed four-hour closing ceremony was complete with appearances by the Spice Girls, Kate Moss and a herd of models, Russell Brand, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz, and many more British stars. And let's not forget a performance by boy band One Direction.

Check out some of the highlights from the show here:






The Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games held at Olympic Stadium.
The Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games held at Olympic Stadium.



The Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games held at Olympic Stadium. 
The Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games held at Olympic Stadium.






Suggs and Madness perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Performers dance during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Singer Jessie J performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Brian May of Queen performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Fireworks explode over the stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Artist Jessie J performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Brian May of Queen performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.
Athletes enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

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