Tami Erin, the actress best known for her role in the 1988 children's film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, was arrested for allegedly assaulting her roommate, but in a new statement the actress claimed she was only acting in self-defense.

TMZ reported that Walnut Creek police said that Erin was placed under a citizen's arrest by a neighbor who heard Erin and her male roommate arguing. According to police, Erin's roommate called out for help and that's when the neighbor rushed over to help.

The actress was arrested on Thursday and released from custody on Friday morning, and the case has been passed on to the District Attorney for further review.

Erin defended her actions and claimed her roommate had been secretly filming her, and that the reports indicating that he was the victim of an assault are simply not true.

Erin said the man was filming her without permission in her private environment, and indicated that she was only defending herself.

"How much has he been filming me without my knowledge? The truth will come out," Erin said.

The 38-year-old actress also said the male roommate is is six foot tall, while she is only five-foot-five.

A representative for the actress said she she was not naked at the time of the alleged taping, but Erin believed this is not the first time that she has been filmed.

The Daily Mail reported that the alleged victim showed no visual sign of injuries.

The district attorney's office will determine whether or not they will prosecute Erin.

Erin started her entertainment career at only eight years old when she became a model and appeared in commercials.

The actress has appeared in many projects since her famous role as Pippi Longstocking and was last seen in "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special" in 2010.

Although Erin has remained low-key and out of the spotlight, The Huffington Post reported that she gave an interview earlier this month where she reflected on her career, which she beat out more than 8,000 other young actresses for the role of Pippi Longstocking.

"This was something that I always knew I was meant to do. It was destiny for me. The way that doors kept opening for me, when I finally became a movie star, on some level it was like, 'Exactly! Finally, I'm here!' I wanted to be a movie star. A real movie star. My dream came true!" Erin said.

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