diff --git a/packages/core/src/components/EmptyState/EmptyState.tsx b/packages/core/src/components/EmptyState/EmptyState.tsx
index 523f4b467d..1af5ff6dd5 100644
--- a/packages/core/src/components/EmptyState/EmptyState.tsx
+++ b/packages/core/src/components/EmptyState/EmptyState.tsx
@@ -29,10 +29,6 @@ const useStyles = makeStyles(theme => ({
   imageContainer: {
     position: 'relative',
   },
-  backgroundImage: {
-    position: 'absolute',
-    width: '100%',
-  },
 }));
 
 type Props = {