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Augie, played by Bobby Cannavale, is the ex-husband of Cate Blanchett's character, Jasmine, in the critically acclaimed film "Blue Jasmine." A self-made real estate developer with questionable morality, Augie embodies the excess and corruption of the upper echelons of New York society. Despite their complicated relationship and strained communication, he represents a significant aspect of Jasmine's past and her journey of self-discovery.