diff --git a/vector/src/main/res/layout/item_timeline_event_text_message_stub.xml b/vector/src/main/res/layout/item_timeline_event_text_message_stub.xml
index 7bdd0dd1e3..42cf24d027 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/res/layout/item_timeline_event_text_message_stub.xml
+++ b/vector/src/main/res/layout/item_timeline_event_text_message_stub.xml
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
     xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
     android:layout_width="match_parent"
     android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+    android:addStatesFromChildren="true"
     android:orientation="vertical">
 
     <TextView