Actress Chanel Banks Found Safe in Texas

Chanel Banks, a 36-year-old actress known for her roles on 'Gossip Girl' and 'Blue Bloods,' has been found safe in Texas after her family reported her missing two weeks ago. Banks clarified on Instagram that she is not missing and accused her family of abuse, stating they have manipulated and tormented her for years. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that Banks was located and that there was no foul play involved, closing the investigation. Her family, however, disputes this, expressing concern for her well-being and suggesting her husband was uncooperative with authorities. Banks urged the public not to support any GoFundMe efforts related to her disappearance, emphasizing that she left to escape her family's control. The situation highlights deep family tensions and raised questions about her relationship with her relatives and husband.