Amid many distressing recent news stories, a bright spot: Chanel Maya Banks, a former actor who had a recurring role on the third season of Gossip Girl (as one of Jenny Humphrey's minions), credited under the name Maya Farrell, has been found alive and unharmed shortly after her family reported her missing.

Chanel Maya Banks has issued a statement after she was found in Texas following her mysterious disappearance, with the actress saying she has told police she is doing well

Gossip Girl and Blue Bloods actress Chanel Maya Banks took to social media to say she is safe after family members had reported her missing following two weeks of silence