diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/mutiselect/MultiselectItemAnimator.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/mutiselect/MultiselectItemAnimator.kt
index 34e65a2c37..7b075a74e5 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/mutiselect/MultiselectItemAnimator.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/conversation/mutiselect/MultiselectItemAnimator.kt
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ class MultiselectItemAnimator(
       selectedAnimations[selection] = animator
       animator.duration = 150L
       animator.addUpdateListener {
-        (selection.viewHolder.itemView.parent as RecyclerView).invalidateItemDecorations()
+        (selection.viewHolder.itemView.parent as RecyclerView?)?.invalidateItemDecorations()
       }
       animator.doOnEnd {
         dispatchAnimationFinished(selection.viewHolder)