Mystery deepens as family of Gossip Girl star insist woman found in Texas isn’t her - Chanel Maya Banks was reported missing by her family on October 30

The family of ‘missing’ Gossip Girl star Chanel Maya Banks have claimed that she’s been ‘brainwashed’ by a Christian cult. The 36-year-old was reported missing earlier this month by her family after they claimed they hadn’t heard from her in two weeks.

SAN ANTONIO - Actress Chanel Maya Banks, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Blue Bloods, was found safe in Boerne, Texas after being reported missing by her

Singh reported that Banks’ husband of one year has relayed a message from Banks to the family that she “Will reach out when she’s ready” and “Does not want to be found.”

Law enforcement told TMZ that the “Gossip Girl” actress was found safe and sound and they do not suspect foul play was involved in her disappearance.

Depending on whom you ask, Chanel Maya Banks either is a missing person who may be in danger or hurt, or has been located and is safe.

"I am not missing," the "Gossip Girl" actress wrote on Instagram, claiming she was escaping abuse by family members.

The mystery of a missing young actress became more confusing Wednesday amid reports that she had been found safe, but her cousin, who has been spearheading search efforts, insisted the woman is still missing.

The family of 36-year-old Chanel Banks said the actress remains missing despite authorities saying she's been found safe. "We are in the dark," her cousin Danielle-Tori Singh said. "We aren't quite sure where to go from here.