Banks starred in three episodes of Gossip Girl during its third season as Jenny Humphrey's friend, Sawyer Bennett. She also appeared in the Joel Schumacher-directed film Twelve, which also starred Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Rory Culkin and Emma Roberts.

Actress Chanel Maya Banks, who had been missing since Oct. 30, has been found safe, the LAPD told ABC News. But at least one family member remained skeptical that she was located.