Cara Melle

About

Drag queen performer and TV personality known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 in 2023 where she became the first Black transgender woman to appear on the UK edition of the franchise. She is also known for also appearing on the ITV2 series Karaoke Club: Drag Edition.

Before Fame

She first pursued performing arts in Atlanta before moving to the United Kingdom. She relocated to London to study at the London College of Fashion where she discovered London's drag nightlife and began performing regularly. Her first major TV appearance came in 2021 when she joined the cast of Karaoke Club: Drag Edition. She had become a well-known figure in London's drag community which helped her secure a spot on Drag Race UK in 2023 which was her big break. 

Trivia

She is the first American queen ever to compete on Drag Race UK as well as the first Black trans contestant in the UK franchise. She is known for sewing many of her own outfits and has spoken publicly about her love for high fashion and garment construction. She appeared in the Tubi horror comedy film Slay in 2024.

Family Life

Her real name is Sterling Theodora Butler. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Associated With

 She competed alongside Ginger Johnson and Michael Marouli on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5.