diff --git a/resources/qml/delegates/MessageDelegate.qml b/resources/qml/delegates/MessageDelegate.qml
index 893edc77..fde43559 100644
--- a/resources/qml/delegates/MessageDelegate.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/delegates/MessageDelegate.qml
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Item {
     required property int encryptionError
     required property int relatedEventCacheBuster
 
-    height: chooser.childrenRect.height
+    height: chooser.child.height
 
     DelegateChooser {
         id: chooser