diff --git a/modules/juce_gui_basics/menus/juce_PopupMenu.cpp b/modules/juce_gui_basics/menus/juce_PopupMenu.cpp
index 74506adc3e..571a51edc7 100644
--- a/modules/juce_gui_basics/menus/juce_PopupMenu.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_gui_basics/menus/juce_PopupMenu.cpp
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ public:
         setAlwaysOnTop (true);
 
         setLookAndFeel (parent != nullptr ? &(parent->getLookAndFeel())
-                                          : menu.lookAndFeel);
+                                          : menu.lookAndFeel.get());
 
         setOpaque (getLookAndFeel().findColour (PopupMenu::backgroundColourId).isOpaque()
                      || ! Desktop::canUseSemiTransparentWindows());