9) “Why so serious” – The Dark Knight

Ledger surely knew how to put a smile on our faces with his outstanding on-screen presence in The Dark Knight (2008). When Joker delivered the line, “Why so serious?” with a malicious grin after recounting the gruesome tale of his scars to one of his victims, it set a new standard for cinematic villains. It instantly became a fan-favorite as a universal pop culture moment, and the character earned Heath Ledger prestigious awards and immense fame.
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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala