diff --git a/src/backends/meta-backend.c b/src/backends/meta-backend.c
index aa256f56a..f0f9d8077 100644
--- a/src/backends/meta-backend.c
+++ b/src/backends/meta-backend.c
@@ -247,6 +247,7 @@ meta_backend_dispose (GObject *object)
 #endif
 
   g_clear_pointer (&priv->default_seat, clutter_seat_destroy);
+  g_clear_pointer (&priv->stage, clutter_actor_destroy);
   g_clear_pointer (&priv->clutter_backend, clutter_backend_destroy);
 
   G_OBJECT_CLASS (meta_backend_parent_class)->dispose (object);