BenDeLaCreme, also known as DeLa, is the drag persona of Benjamin H. Putnam (born September 24, 1982), an American drag queen, burlesque performer, actor and comedian. BenDeLaCreme is best known as a two-time contestant on the RuPaul's Drag Race series. She was crowned “Miss Congeniality” on Season 6 and later competed on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, where she garnered more challenge wins than any other competitor in the show’s history, among other series records. She runs the theatrical production company BenDeLaCreme Presents.
BenDeLaCreme has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Signature works include The Return of the Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show Live!, The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2023, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
