diff --git a/Libraries/LibWeb/Animations/Animation.cpp b/Libraries/LibWeb/Animations/Animation.cpp
index 9f2a3d5b657..332be06960c 100644
--- a/Libraries/LibWeb/Animations/Animation.cpp
+++ b/Libraries/LibWeb/Animations/Animation.cpp
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ bool Animation::is_relevant() const
     // An animation is relevant if:
     // - Its associated effect is current or in effect, and
     // - Its replace state is not removed.
-    return (m_effect->is_current() || m_effect->is_in_effect()) && replace_state() != Bindings::AnimationReplaceState::Removed;
+    return (m_effect && (m_effect->is_current() || m_effect->is_in_effect())) && replace_state() != Bindings::AnimationReplaceState::Removed;
 }
 
 // https://www.w3.org/TR/web-animations-1/#replaceable-animation