Gossip Girl actress Chanel Maya Banks has been found safe and sound, making a shocking claim about her family. The star's mother and cousin raised concerns after not hearing from her for two weeks, but it seems she is now safe. She broke her silence on social media, lashing out at her relatives.

The 36 year old began by stating: "My name is Chanel Banks I'm a 36-year-old American nobody." She then made several significant claims about her family's past behaviour, reports the Mirror . In a statement to True Crime News, she confirmed: "I have met with the police and verified that not only am I OK, but I'm finally free.

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