diff --git a/gramps/src/Bookmarks.py b/gramps/src/Bookmarks.py
index a49ece0af..eb3a63330 100644
--- a/gramps/src/Bookmarks.py
+++ b/gramps/src/Bookmarks.py
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ class Bookmarks :
         if person not in self.bookmarks:
             utils.modified()
             self.bookmarks.append(person)
-            self.add_to_menu(person)
+            self.redraw()
 
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     #