Receiving an Academy Award is the pinnacle of any actor's success story. As the who's who of the global film industry come together under one roof to celebrate this pivotal moment, the sheer madness on the red carpet and on the stage often lead to some of the most memorable Oscar moments for the world to see and remember.

As the high-stakes event lends itself to raw moments of thrill, anxiety and anticipation even among celebrities, their rare moments of candour go on to become some of the best water cooler conversations for years to come - sometimes heartwarming and often hilarious. Read: pizza fiestas, celebrity selfies and red carpet faux pas. Here are 9 iconic Oscar moments to relive while you wait for the 92nd Academy Awards to air:

1. Marlon Brando refusing his Oscar