Chanel Maya Banks, known for her role in Gossip Girl, has seemingly broken her silence after her family claimed she was missing.

In a dramatic turn of events, the 36-year-old actress posted disturbing allegations about her family on social media, revealing a more complicated story than initially reported.

Shocking Claims and Family Tension

Banks’ Instagram account, which is verified and has been active for over three years, shared a post that painted a much different picture from the one her family presented.

The post discouraged donations to crowdfunding campaigns set up in her name, stating that she was not missing and had disappeared on her own terms, “to escape my cage.”

This revelation followed her relatives’ claim that they had lost contact with her and accused her husband, Carlos Jimenez, of not assisting in the search.

Police Locate Banks, but Controversy Continues

Despite the family’s fears, authorities reported that Banks had been found safe in Texas, where no foul play was suspected.

The case, initially opened under the assumption that she was missing, was closed soon after.

However, Banks’ cousin, Danielle-Tori Singh, dismissed the police’s update as “fake news” and vowed to continue the search for the actress, prompting Banks to address the situation directly through social media.

A Personal Statement from Banks

In a series of notes app screenshots posted to her account, Banks refuted the notion that she was missing.

She explained that she had decided to cut ties with her family due to past issues, confirming her decision to leave was a personal one.

“I am free from my family,” Banks stated, acknowledging her interaction with law enforcement but reaffirming that she was okay and had chosen to leave.

In a deeply personal note, Banks referenced her faith as a key factor in her decision.

She explained how, after feeling a spiritual calling, she decided to take a step back from her family and take a solo journey, which included getting baptized by a pastor she admired.

She also claimed that, just as God had promised, money appeared for her to make her escape, describing it as part of a divine plan.

The Family’s Efforts and Discrepancies

Banks’ family, on the other hand, insisted that they last heard from her on October 30, when she sent a text to her cousin.

They became increasingly worried after she stopped responding to messages and calls.

The family’s search, including multiple welfare checks at her Playa Vista home, revealed that her personal belongings were still at the apartment, but her phone and laptop were missing.

A tip led the family to a Texas residence, where police conducted a welfare check.

However, the family insists the woman who answered the door was not Banks, despite law enforcement confirming it was her.

Moving Forward: What’s Next?

As the situation unfolds, Banks continues to reject her family’s version of events and emphasizes that she is not missing.

Her social media post specifically asked people not to donate to any fundraising efforts claiming she was in danger.

Meanwhile, her family’s concerns about her whereabouts persist, and the actress’ future interactions with them remain uncertain.

It remains to be seen how the legal and personal battles between Banks and her family will unfold as they continue to disagree over the circumstances of her disappearance.

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