Top 10 most memorable Oscar speeches

Some have left us teary eyed while a few were so emotional that they made us rise from our places for a well deserved standing ovation. Here's our list of the top 10 most memorable Oscar speeches.
Charlie Chaplin: Stepping on the stage amidst shout outs of 'Bravo bravo' and the record setting standing ovation of 12 minutes said it all. Charlie Chaplin, the comedian who calls himself the 'King of tragedy' says "words seem so futile...feeble" while accepting his Honorary Oscar in 1972. It falls under the category of the most memorable Oscar speeches because of the man's ability to convey so much with just a few lines and those moist eyes.

Halle Berry stepped on the stage to collect her Oscar for Best Actress for 2002 film 'Monster's Ball'. What makes Halle Berry's speech memorable even today is the genuine burst of emotions that made her cry even before she stepped on the stage. Halle thanks a lot of people in her speech from her mother, husband to her lawyers and agents. Watch Halle Berry's speech at the Oscar.

Heath Ledger gets the award for the Best Supporting Actor for his legendary performance as The Joker in the 2009 film 'The Dark Knight'. This Oscar speech truly falls in the memorable category as Heath Ledger died even before the release of his film and the award is accepted by his family including his father, mother and sister.

The legendary Meryl Streep gets emotional as she accepts the Best Actress Award for the 2012 film 'The Iron Lady' for her performance as Margaret Thatcher. Meryl Streep thanks her husband, make-up artist and her colleagues in her humble yet convincing acceptance speech at the 84th Academy Awards.

A heartfelt speech by Kate Winslet after winning the Oscar for Best Actress in the year 2009 for the film 'The Reader'. Nominated along with remarkable actresses like Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie and Melissa Leo; Kate Winslet does not forget to thank them as well. A surprise whistle act by her father in the middle of her speech makes this moving speech even more memorable.

Julia Roberts won the Best Actress Award at the 73rd Academy Awards for the first time for 'Erin Brokovich'. But that isn't the only reason she is up here on our list. The speech is as funny as it is touching especially Julia telling the orchestra conductor "Sir, you're doing a great job but you're so quick with that stick so why don't you sit because I may never be here again".

James Cameron accepted his much deserved Oscar for Best Director for 'Titanic'. The magical moment on stage comes when Cameron bellows his famous dialogue from the film "I'm the king of the world"!

The very poised and graceful Angelina Jolie had a different public image way back in 1999 when she won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Girl, Interrupted'. She confessed her love for her brother on stage that went on to grab headlines even years later.

Marlon Brando won the Best Actor Award for his performance in 'The Godfather' and representing the star was Sacheen Littlefeather, the President of the National Native American Affirmative Image Committee. Marlon had sent a 15 page speech to be read out but due to time constraints it could not be and was later shared with the press. Sacheen said Marlon will not accept the award because of the treatment of American Indians by the film industry.

Tears ran down the eyes of Gwyneth Paltrow the moment she won the Best Actress Award for 'Shakespeare In Love'. This was her first Oscar award and she had her thank you speech ready with names from her family, friends, producers, agent to nominee Meryl Streep.