A frantic search took place after Gossip Girl star Chanel Maya Banks was reported as missing by her family members, but the actress has now hit back at the claims in a video

Chanel Maya Banks, who starred in Blue Bloods and played Vanessa in Gossip Girl, was found “safe and sound” on Wednesday, law enforcement told TMZ. She reportedly has no injuries and no foul play is suspected.

When Gossip Girl star Chanel Maya Banks disappeared, her family's public pleas painted a picture of concern and mystery. But when the actress resurfaced two weeks later, she didn't just explain her absence — she flipped the narrative on its head,